noun
- sailors in the navy, especially enlisted personnel
Usage: nautical; informal
Examples
- The bluejackets marched in formation during the naval parade.
- Several bluejackets were granted shore leave after months at sea.
- The captain addressed the bluejackets on deck before departure.
- Young bluejackets received training at the naval academy.
- The port was filled with bluejackets from various ships.
- Local businesses welcomed the bluejackets when they came ashore.