seaman

/ˈsiːmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who works at sea, especially on a merchant ship.

“The ship’s crew consisted of a captain, a first mate, and several seamen.”

2. noun

A member of a ship’s crew.

“The seaman worked tirelessly to repair the damaged vessel.”

3. noun

A sailor, especially a man who sails for hire.

“The seaman was a seasoned sailor with many years of experience.”

Synonyms

  • mariner
  • sailor

Antonyms

  • landlubber