longshoreman
|long-shore-man|
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🇺🇸
/ˈlɔːŋˌʃɔːrmən/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɒŋˌʃɔːmən/
dock worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'longshoreman' originates from the phrase 'along shore man', referring to a person who works along the shore.
Historical Evolution
'along shore man' transformed into the modern English word 'longshoreman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a man working along the shore', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person employed at a dock to load and unload ships.
The longshoreman worked tirelessly to unload the cargo from the ship.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 11:22