noun
Uncommon
seaman
SEE-muhn
Seaman (noun) means a sailor, especially one serving on a ship. Example: “The old seaman had spent forty years crewing merchant vessels.”
noun
1
A sailor, especially one serving on a ship.
"The old seaman had spent forty years crewing merchant vessels."
2
A junior naval rank below petty officer.
"He enlisted as an ordinary seaman straight out of school."
How to use seaman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sailor, or a specific junior rank in the navy.
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Etymology
From Old English sǣmann, equivalent to sea + man.
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What does “seaman” mean?
The word “seaman” means a sailor, especially one serving on a ship. In plain terms, a sailor, or a specific junior rank in the navy.
How do you pronounce “seaman”?
“Seaman” is pronounced SEE-muhn (/ˈsiːmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “seaman” in a sentence?
Here is “seaman” used in a sentence: “The old seaman had spent forty years crewing merchant vessels.”
What part of speech is “seaman”?
“Seaman” is a noun.
Where does the word “seaman” come from?
The word “seaman” comes from Old English. From Old English sǣmann, equivalent to sea + man.
Is “seaman” a common word?
“Seaman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “seaman” have?
“Seaman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sailor, especially one serving on a ship.
