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Seaman (Noun)

Meaning 1

Muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Nellie Bly
  • Elizabeth Seaman
  • Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman

Meaning 2

A man who serves as a sailor.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The seaman had spent over 20 years at sea, traveling to almost every corner of the globe.
  • He enlisted in the navy as a young seaman, eager to see the world and serve his country.
  • The grizzled old seaman told tales of his adventures on the high seas to anyone who would listen.
  • After completing his training, the new seaman was assigned to a cargo ship sailing to Asia.
  • The seaman's family had a long history of working at sea, and he was proud to be carrying on the tradition.

Synonyms

  • Mariner
  • Tar
  • Jack-tar
  • Seafarer
  • Gob
  • Old Salt
  • Sea Dog
  • Jack

Hypernyms

  • Sailor

Hyponyms

  • Deckhand
  • Bo's'n
  • Whaler
  • Lighterman
  • Bo'sun
  • Able Seaman
  • Bosun
  • Steerer
  • Bargee
  • Helmsman
  • Sea Lawyer
  • Pilot
  • Boatswain
  • Officer

Related Words

  • Seamanly (adjective)
  • Seamanship (noun)
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