Starship: meaning, definitions and examples

This is used in futuristic or science fiction contexts, especially relating to spaceships that travel between stars.

• The starship ventured into the unknown regions of the galaxy.
• In the movie, the starship had advanced technology that allowed it to travel faster than light.

Often used in general contexts and popular media to describe a vehicle designed for travel to or in outer space. It is less formal than 'spacecraft.'

• The children were excited to see the spaceship in the sci-fi movie.
• In her dream, she traveled the galaxy in a shiny spaceship.

This is a broad term used in both scientific and general contexts to describe any vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.

• The spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral successfully entered orbit.
• NASA is developing a new spacecraft for missions to Mars.

Primarily used in scientific or technical discussions when referring to a vessel designed for travel between star systems.

• The interstellar vessel was equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion systems for deep space exploration.
• Researchers are working on the concept of an interstellar vessel that could reach Proxima Centauri.