vessels

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 US strikes have sparked concern in India about the safety of India seafarers who constitute one of the largest maritime workforces, with nearly 300,000 serving on vessels across the globe.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At the same time, it has quietly continued guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, using jet fighters and helicopters to defend ships against Iranian missiles and drones, U.S. officials acknowledged this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The court was played drone footage of both vessels the defendants admitted steering.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As of May 23, the naval blockade has redirected more than 100 vessels and involved more than 15,000 troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The firmness of the floor beneath her feet was stirring and her legs felt as if they had vibrating vessels in them.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie