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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

destroyers

/dɪˈstɔɪnərz/ noun · British & US
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What does destroyers mean?

noun

Warships designed to attack and sink enemy ships, typically smaller and more maneuverable than battleships. In a broader sense, anything that causes destruction or damage.

Example

"The US Navy deployed its destroyers to protect the fleet from enemy submarines."

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