seaman (Meaning)

Wordnet

seaman (n)

a man who serves as a sailor

muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922)

Webster

seaman (n.)

A merman; the male of the mermaid.

One whose occupation is to assist in the management of ships at sea; a mariner; a sailor; -- applied both to officers and common mariners, but especially to the latter. Opposed to landman, or landsman.

seaman Sentence Examples

  1. The seasoned seaman weathered countless storms with unwavering courage.
  2. The ship's crew consisted of experienced seamen and skilled navigators.
  3. The young seaman yearned to explore uncharted waters and distant shores.
  4. The captain was known as a stern but fair seaman who always put the safety of his crew first.
  5. The lighthouse served as a beacon of hope for the weary seaman navigating treacherous seas.
  6. The seaman's wife anxiously awaited his return from his perilous voyage.
  7. The sailor's tattoos told tales of his adventures as a seaman.
  8. The retired seaman spent his days regaling his grandchildren with stories of his maritime exploits.
  9. The harbor was a hub of activity, with seamen from all corners of the globe trading goods and exchanging tales.
  10. The seaman's knowledge of the sea and its currents proved invaluable during the ship's harrowing journey.

FAQs About the word seaman

a man who serves as a sailor, muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922)A merman; the male of the mermaid

sailor, navigator, mariner, salt, swab, tar, hearty, sea dog, shipman,seafarer

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The seasoned seaman weathered countless storms with unwavering courage.

The ship's crew consisted of experienced seamen and skilled navigators.

The young seaman yearned to explore uncharted waters and distant shores.

The captain was known as a stern but fair seaman who always put the safety of his crew first.