passenger ship

/ˌpæsndʒər ʃɪp/
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Other forms: passenger ships

Definitions of passenger ship
  1. noun
    a ship built to carry passengers
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    liner, ocean liner
    a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)
    cabin liner
    a liner with cabins for passengers
    cargo liner
    a liner that carries cargo
    express luxury liner, luxury liner
    a liner equipped for sumptuous living
    type of:
    ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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