- plural of seaman.
seamen
Example Sentences
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But the FAA expressly excludes from arbitration “contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.”
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
A boatswain on a merchant ship, who supervises the deck’s seamen and manages equipment like ropes and cables, can earn nearly $5,200 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
In 2025 the number had ballooned to 410, with 6,223 merchant seamen falling victim.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
Officials say another 28 people are unaccounted for but the families of seamen say the number is probably much higher.
From Reuters ● Nov. 17, 2023
Lust for action drove me to go to sea then, in command of ships and gallant seamen bound for Egypt.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
