noun
- plural of merchantman; commercial ships or vessels used for trade rather than military purposes
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The harbor was filled with merchantmen from various countries.
- Pirates often targeted merchantmen carrying valuable cargo.
- During wartime, merchantmen were escorted by naval ships for protection.
- The merchantmen sailed in convoy across the Atlantic.
- Several merchantmen were anchored in the busy port.
- The captain commanded a fleet of merchantmen trading in spices.