serviceman
Americannoun
plural
servicemen-
a member of the armed forces of a country.
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a person whose occupation is to maintain or repair equipment.
a television serviceman.
noun
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Also called (feminine): servicewoman. a person who serves in the armed services of a country
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a man employed to service and maintain equipment
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of serviceman
Example Sentences
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Three Turkish nationals, including a serviceman, and three Qatari military personnel were killed when a helicopter crashed in Qatar's territorial waters, the Gulf country's defence ministry said.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
The serviceman said the innovation could have posed a grave threat to Ukrainian forces if the Russians had multiplied their use, endangering logistics, air defense and artillery, among other critical equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
A serviceman standing next to the wreckage claims it is a Ukrainian Chaklun drone.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
Ray is the son of an Asian woman and a serviceman who fought in Vietnam.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025
Records from this era do not report whether or not this particular black serviceman had seen action overseas.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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