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troopship

American  
[troop-ship] / ˈtrupˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a ship for the conveyance of military troops; transport.

troopship British  
/ ˈtruːpˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a ship, usually a converted merchant ship, used to transport military personnel

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Etymology

Origin of troopship

First recorded in 1860–65; troop + ship 1

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