What Does HMS Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
HMS means "Her/His Majesty's Ship."More Observations...
The abbreviation HMS is used before the names of ships in the British Royal Navy (RN). HMS means "Her Majesty's Ship" or "His Majesty's Ship," depending on whether the reigning monarch is male or female. HMS is used in the same way as USS (United States Ship) in the US Navy (USN).Image for HMS
When I write HMS, I mean this:
"Her/His Majesty's Ship"
Summary of Key Points
"Her/His Majesty's Ship" is, by far, the most common meaning for HMS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| HMS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Her/His Majesty's Ship |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of HMS Used in a Text
HMS
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