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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"We want Europe to assert its ambition in crewed spaceflight," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an uncrewed aircraft, developed with the Royal Australian Air Force, to fly alongside crewed fighter jets carrying out electronic warfare and surveillance and to help multiply forces.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
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
The law was enacted after World War I and is intended to preserve the domestic shipbuilding industry by restricting shipping between U.S. ports to American-made, crewed and flagged vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 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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