Meaning of the word uss in English

What does uss mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

uss

US /ˌjuː.esˈes/
UK /ˌjuː.esˈes/

Abbreviation

United States Ship (used as a prefix to the name of a naval vessel)

Example:
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise is a famous naval vessel.
The USS Arizona was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor.