English Word · Intermediate
lifeboat
In science fiction, an emergency vehicle carried aboard a spaceship for escape or rescue
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/
Meaning
In science fiction, an emergency vehicle carried aboard a spaceship for escape or rescue.
Example
In the story, the crew escaped the damaged spaceship in a lifeboat.
In the story, the crew escaped the damaged spaceship in a lifeboat.
Practice tips
- Practice lifeboat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.