serviceman

noun

ser·​vice·​man ˈsər-vəs-ˌman How to pronounce serviceman (audio)
-mən
Synonyms of servicemannext
1
: a male member of the armed forces
2
: a man employed to repair or maintain equipment
3
: a gas station attendant

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wishing our servicemen overseas the best of luck
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The wreckage of the plane and 10 of the servicemen were never found. — Hope McKenney, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 Eloise told 9 News their adventures were funded using money Michael received as a former serviceman. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 Tillman was born in Germany to a German mother and an American serviceman father who left the family shortly after. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Sherman's lawyer previously said his client was also a retired military serviceman and successful businessman. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceman

Word History

Etymology

service entry 1 + man entry 1

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of serviceman was in 1899

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“Serviceman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serviceman. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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serviceman

noun
ser·​vice·​man ˈsər-və-ˌsman How to pronounce serviceman (audio)
-smən
: a member of the armed forces

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