sloop of war

noun phrase

: a small warship with guns on only one deck

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sloop of war was in 1704

Dictionary Entries Near sloop of war

Cite this Entry

“Sloop of war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloop%20of%20war. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on sloop of war

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!