a weathered old seaman who now captains a tour boat
Recent Examples on the WebMichael agrees to sign on as a seaman aboard the husband’s yacht.—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The seamen who will remain in the US are expected to stay in hotels or apartments, said the Rev. Joshua Messick, director of the Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center and chaplain for the Port of Baltimore.—Gabe Cohen, CNN, 24 June 2024 The crew members who received permission to return to their home countries include a cook, several seamen, a fitter, an oiler and a general steward, now may be able to fly home.—Madeleine O'Neill, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024 The seamen’s unions said the crew has been treated well by the company and agencies that have responded to the incident.—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for seaman
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of seaman was
before the 12th century
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