crewed

American  

[krood] / krud /

adjective

1. (especially of an aircraft, ship, or spacecraft) carrying or operated by a person or people on board.

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Etymology

Origin of crewed

First recorded in 1900–05; crew ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) or -ed ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

As Nasa prepares to launch its first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, a group of students have their own stellar plan to track the Artemis II mission from Armagh.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But as soon as Wednesday, the Artemis II mission is scheduled to attempt the first crewed fly-by of the moon since 1972.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

When the crewed Artemis II mission launches to the moon as soon as tomorrow, the abort system will, for the first time, be responsible for keeping astronauts alive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Nasa hopes to launch the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, but weather may decide if the Artemis astronauts actually take off this week.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The ship was lightly crewed, and he was not frightened by what he saw.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi