aircraft carrier

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As evidence of the nation’s advances, he pointed to last year’s launch of China’s most advanced aircraft carrier and new kung-fu-performing robots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

France's aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle was on Wednesday heading towards the southern Red Sea to pre‑position for a possible mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Paris said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Normally that’s a recipe for trouble, but the aircraft carrier known as the U.S. economy shows little sign of taking on water.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

This gave it a short runway above the mud—almost like taking off from an aircraft carrier.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein