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Definition of manned

manned

/mænd/
manned
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manned Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Carrying, operated by, or staffed with one or more people (especially of an aircraft, spacecraft, vehicle, or facility).

Example

"The space agency is planning its next manned mission to the lunar surface."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern aerospace, scientific, and editorial style guides (such as NASA's), gender-neutral alternatives like "crewed" or "piloted" are increasingly preferred over "manned."

• Rhymes for manned

• Nearby Words

manly
manmade
manna
manned
mannequin
manner
mannered

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