Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dockyard
Hikers can make their way up to the dockyard’s lookout, Shirley Heights—but be prepared for a challenging climb and wear comfortable shoes.
—
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2023
However, the incident at the small Simon’s Town dockyard took place seven months ago.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 29 July 2023
The ship was laid down at the Soviet dockyards in Nikolayev in April 1982, in what is now Mykolaiv in Ukraine.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023
He was trapped—cursed, really—at the dockyard in Portsmouth, along the English Channel, struggling with feverish futility to get the Centurion fitted out and ready to sail.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for dockyard
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2023
However, the incident at the small Simon’s Town dockyard took place seven months ago.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 29 July 2023
The ship was laid down at the Soviet dockyards in Nikolayev in April 1982, in what is now Mykolaiv in Ukraine.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023
He was trapped—cursed, really—at the dockyard in Portsmouth, along the English Channel, struggling with feverish futility to get the Centurion fitted out and ready to sail.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for dockyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dockyard
Noun
-
It is expected to arrive at a shipyard in 2026 for the installation of tubes for launching hypersonic missiles, the U.S. Naval Institute-run USNI News reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
-
The shipyard upped the ante on this iteration, though, by extending the overall length of its new superyacht.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The art’s gold textural finish is sculptural, like overlapping waves, echoing the water of the marina outside as well as giving a nod to the hotel’s name.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
The marina dock system, which supports the park's boat tours, has required reinforcement since failing in 2016.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Blue Harvest has charged captains and crew on its vessels for maintenance, electronics and wharfage fees, among other expenses.—
Will Sennott,
ProPublica,
22 July 2022
-
Stimpson said last year that cruising, before the pandemic halted the industry, attracted around $6 million in annual gross revenues from wharfage and parking alone.—
al,
al,
25 Feb. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Dockyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockyard. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share