seaman

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsiːmən/

• Audio (US)

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• Homophone: semen

Noun

Singular seaman

Plural seamen

1. (countable) A seaman is someone who works at sea, or on a boat.

   The seaman sailed from coast to coast.

2. (countable) A seaman is the lowest rank in the United States navy.

Synonyms

• sailor

Related words

• sea
• man