cruise missile

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.

In April, Kim oversaw cruise missile tests from the ship’s deck, according to a state-media statement at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Video footage clearly shows the damage was done by a Tomahawk cruise missile.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

The Tomahawk is a type of long-range cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships and aircraft which has been in the US arsenal for decades.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a strategic long-range cruise missile into the sea, state media reported Monday.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

The cruise missile production which will begin next year will modernize our strategic air deterrent.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy