Messmate (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- I had a friendly messmate who always shared his stories of life back home during dinner.
- As we sailed across the Atlantic, my messmate taught me how to cook a hearty beef stew.
- When we docked, I convinced my messmate to join me in exploring the local port town.
- My messmate and I became quick friends despite being from different parts of the country.
- During our deployment, my messmate kept me grounded with his steady personality and sense of humor.