noun
- small, fast warships designed for escort duty and anti-submarine warfare
- high-performance sports cars, especially those manufactured by Chevrolet
Usage: nautical; military
Usage: automotive
Examples
- The navy deployed several corvettes to protect the merchant convoy.
- Modern corvettes are equipped with advanced radar and missile systems.
- The harbor was patrolled by fast corvettes throughout the night.
- He collected vintage Corvettes from the 1960s and 1970s.
- The red Corvette accelerated quickly down the highway.
- Classic Corvettes are popular at car shows across the country.