1. ships designed or used to transport military personnel
Usage: plural of troopship

Examples

• The troopships carried thousands of soldiers across the Atlantic during World War II.
• Several troopships were converted from passenger liners for military use.
• The convoy included three troopships escorted by destroyers.
• Conditions aboard the troopships were often cramped and uncomfortable.
• The troopships departed at dawn under heavy naval protection.
• Many troopships were repurposed after the war ended.