seamen
word · lemma: seaman
Definition
'Seamen' are people who work on ships at sea, especially those who are not officers. The word refers to sailors in general.
Usage & Nuances
'Seamen' is formal and somewhat old-fashioned; 'sailors' is more common in modern English. Refers to non-officer crew members. Do not confuse with 'semen' (a biological term). The singular is 'seaman'.
Spanish: marinerosPortuguese (BR): marinheirosPortuguese (PT): marinheirosChinese (Simplified): 水手Chinese (Traditional): 水手Hindi: नाविकArabic: بحّارة
Example Sentences
The seamen worked hard to keep the ship clean.
basic
Many seamen live on the ship for months.
basic
The captain gave orders to the seamen before sailing.
basic
The experienced seamen knew how to handle storms at sea.
natural
After a long voyage, the seamen were glad to see land again.
natural
Fishermen and seamen often share stories at the harbor.
natural