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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Under the 1920 Jones Act, waterborne cargo between two U.S. points must travel on ships that are built, crewed, and owned by Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Data from Artemis II, the first crewed mission in the Artemis program, is now being used to prepare for the next phase.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
The Artemis programme aims to step up Moon exploration, land humans on the Moon for the first time since 1972, set up a permanent lunar base and aim for a crewed mission to Mars.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Unlike earlier missions, Artemis is designed with longer-term goals in mind, including future crewed landings and the development of infrastructure that could support deep space exploration.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
That evening an unfortunate accident befell an able seaman who had crewed the rigging on the Heart of a Dream.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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