crewmen

noun

plural of crewman
as in shipmates

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  1. sailors
  2. seamen
  3. mariners
  4. seafarers
  5. navigators
Noun
  • A week ago nine Syrian sailors and one Egyptian were lost at sea from a ship that sank when hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Eleven sailors are missing following a drone attack on a vessel off the coast of Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian officials, prompting the country’s government to summon the Russian ambassador.
    — Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sailors
Noun
  • Made famous by Jewish-style delis in Richmond, Virginia, to satisfy the appetites of local Navy seamen, the Sailor sandwich is a meat-centric indulgence.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • These outposts were intended to be manned by British seamen armed with antiaircraft weaponry.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Definition of seamen
Noun
  • Seas will also begin to lower as the nor'easter pulls away, but inexperienced mariners and small vessels are encouraged to stay docked on Monday as rough seas and gusty winds are still likely.
    — Sarah Wroblewski, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For example, Kingsborough Community College, located in South Brooklyn, where the Sheepshead and Jamaica Bays meet the Atlantic Ocean, operates a maritime technology program that is training the next generation of local mariners.
    — Julie Raskin, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of mariners
Noun
  • Those rescued were Indian citizens – India is one of the largest suppliers of seafarers.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The 128 has already won the hearts of a few seafarers, with three yachts already sold, according to Custom Line.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of seafarers
Noun
  • Recent job postings for navigators promote salaries of roughly $40,000 to $50,000 a year.
    — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The largest group, 101 new Hope navigators classified by the state as senior human services program analysts, came out of local eligibility offices.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of navigators
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“Crewmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crewmen. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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