crewed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of crewed
First recorded in 1900–05; crew 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) or -ed 3 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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For Artemis III, both companies will launch test versions, known as test articles, of the landers intended for later crewed missions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
It will include the major avionics, flight software, and control systems needed to make the demonstration relevant to future crewed lunar operations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Russia’s vast territory and air defense systems, designed for crewed aircraft, struggle against Ukraine’s drone swarms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the war, following the loss of an F-15 fighter plane in April.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
“He’s crewed up with the boss men. Gets them to bring things on the train.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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