Shipyard (noun)

A place where ships are built or repaired.

Origin:

Late 15th century: from ship + yard.

Examples:

1. He worked at the shipyard as a welder.
2. The shipyard was busy building new ships for the Navy.
3. The shipyard employed several thousand workers.
4. The company operates several shipyards along the coast.
5. The shipyard has a long history of building ships for commercial and military use.