Noah's Ark

noun

1. (in the Bible) the large boat built by Noah in which he saved himself, his family, and a pair of every kind of creature during the Biblical Flood.

2. an ark shell, Arca noae.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Noah's Ark¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

He and his family are currently living at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital in Cardiff.

From BBC

The animals, having no one else to care for them, will have to emigrate too, transforming the cargo vessel into a modern-day Noah’s Ark.

From Los Angeles Times

The Noah's Ark Centre, in Halifax, has fitted carpets in more than 400 homes since 2023 and said it had more than 70 people on its waiting list.

From BBC

Andrew Sykes, from the Noah's Ark Centre, said carpet was "not just to make a home look pretty, it's to make a home safer and warmer".

From BBC

Noah's Ark Centre began providing carpet to those in need after teaming up with Leeds flooring provider Mercado.

From BBC