noun
- sailors or members of a ship’s crew
Usage: nautical; plural of seaman
Examples
- The experienced seamen worked together to navigate through the storm.
- All seamen must complete safety training before boarding the vessel.
- The captain praised his seamen for their dedication during the long voyage.
- Many seamen have traveled to ports around the world.
- The merchant ship employed twenty skilled seamen.
- Young seamen often start as apprentices to learn the trade.