seaman

noun
UK: /ˈsiːmən/
US: /ˈsiːmən/

  1. A man who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer.

    1. The seaman worked hard on the ship.
    2. Every seaman knew that rough seas were part of the job and he was prepared.

  2. A sailor; a member of a ship's crew.

    1. The seaman cleaned the deck all day.
    2. The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the dangerous storm safely.

Synonyms

sailor mariner crewman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seaman" in English means: A man who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer., A sailor; a member of a ship's crew..

The phonetic transcription of "seaman" is /ˈsiːmən/ in British English and /ˈsiːmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seaman": sailor, mariner, crewman.

Example usage of "seaman": "The seaman worked hard on the ship.". More examples on the page.