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shipmate

American  
[ship-meyt] / ˈʃɪpˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a person who serves with another on the same vessel.

shipmate British  
/ ˈʃɪpˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a sailor who serves on the same ship as another

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Etymology

Origin of shipmate

First recorded in 1740–50; ship 1 + mate 1

Example Sentences

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“It was truly inspiring to see every member on board come together during this patrol, including our shipmate, Bryan Lee, who contributed to the mission,” said Capt. Tyson Scofield, commanding officer of the Waesche.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

Ripped from his homelands as a child, Lanne survived two of those camps before living out his final years as a shipmate and beloved advocate for his people.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

Dunya, we soon learn, is also the daughter of Amina’s former shipmate, Asif.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

She testified at the trial that she saw another shipmate run out of the lower vehicle storage area that morning after the fire started, the defense said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022

But soon an off-shore breeze blew to our liking— a canvas-bellying breeze, a lusty shipmate sent by the singing nymph with sunbright hair.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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