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Definition of crewman

crewman

/ˈkruː.mən/
crew · man
Plural:crewmen
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• noun

1

A member of the operating crew of a ship, aircraft, spacecraft, or other large vehicle, especially an enlisted person or subordinate below the rank of officer.

Example

"Every crewman aboard the research vessel was trained in marine safety and emergency navigation."

2

A member of a Competitive rowing team.

Example

"The injured crewman had to be replaced just two days before the collegiate regatta."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern professional contexts, gender-neutral terms such as "crew member" or "crewperson" are often preferred over "crewman" when referring to mixed-gender or unspecified personnel.

• Rhymes for crewman

• Nearby Words

crew
crewcut
crewless
crewman
crewmate
crewneck
crex

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crewman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crewman
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