Troopship (noun)

A ship used for the transportation of military troops and their equipment.

Origin:

Compound word derived from 'troop' meaning soldiers and 'ship' meaning a vessel for transportation.

Examples:

1. The troopship was chartered by the government to transport soldiers to the warzone.
2. The voyage on the troopship was long and cramped, but the soldiers were grateful to finally reach their destination.
3. The troopship was heavily guarded during the voyage to prevent any attacks or sabotage.
4. Many soldiers suffered from seasickness during the journey on the troopship.
5. The troopship was equipped with medical facilities and a mess hall to cater to the needs of the soldiers.