: having a crew : carrying or performed by people
a crewed space mission
The sequel … will explore a world where aerial combat is increasingly shifting from crewed aircraft to drones.James White

crewed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of crew entry 3

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crewed was in 1847

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“Crewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crewed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: having a crew : carrying or performed by people
a crewed space mission
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