service member

noun

variants or less commonly servicemember
plural service members also servicemembers
: a person who is a member of the armed forces
Once Federal Judge Martin Barash administered the oath of allegiance and spoke about their new responsibilities and privileges, he singled out each service member by name (the only new citizens offered this recognition), and the crowd responded with standing ovations.Smithsonian
For three-quarters of a century, East Helena has proudly honored servicemembers with a monument in the heart of town. And now community leaders are looking for names of area veterans as they rebuild the monument with a new design.Tom Kuglin

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The nation's service members are considered essential workers who work without assurances of pay during shutdowns. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 The students are the children of active duty service members ranging from pre-K to 11th grade. Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025 In November, Disney Experiences will unveil 2026 offers available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line for eligible service members in appreciation of their service and in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 Department officials did not confirm if the service members in the viral photo were the same Guardsmen removed from the mission. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for service member

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of service member was in 1955

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“Service member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20member. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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