liberty ship en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Originally used in a speech by then U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt when the first of the ships were launched to emphasize their purpose, and then later spread.
Meanings
- A simple, cheap cargo ship built in the United States during World War II.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| liberty ships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |