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crewman

American  
[kroo-muhn] / ˈkru mən /

noun

crewmen plural
  1. a member of a crew.


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Etymology

Origin of crewman

First recorded in 1935–40; crew 1 + -man

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His experience as a Navy helicopter crewman should help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A crewman directing the aircraft wears a large Los Angeles Dodgers sticker on his yellow helmet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The detective said the conviction should help give closure to Pernia's wife and two young daughters, and that the presumed death of the crewman was a crucial element of getting a conviction over the collision.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The team decided to build a new boat in 2012, working with former Miss Budweiser crewman Dale Van Wierengen.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

His crewman, young Peiraios, guided through town, meanwhile, into the Square, the Argive exile, Theoklymenos.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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