crewmate

American

[kroo-meyt] / ˈkruˌmeɪt /

noun

a fellow member of a crew, especially on an aircraft, ship, or spacecraft.

crewmate British

/ ˈkruːˌmeɪt /

noun

a colleague on the crew of a boat or ship

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He particularly appreciated his crewmate McDiarmid, who liked to play her saxophone in the ship’s theater, right next to his darkroom.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

It was written by his then crewmate Gavin Geddes - who was amazed to be told it had been found 47 years after they dropped it overboard.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

His crewmate Michael Collins said Aldrin "resented not being first on the Moon more than he appreciated being second".

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024

Burling and crewmate Blair Tuke have led Emirates Team New Zealand to consecutive victories in the America’s Cup and medaled together in three straight Olympics, including one gold and two silvers.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2022

"I'd never bet on a crewmate dying," Lewis said.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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