servicewoman

[sur-vis-woom-uhn] / ˈsɜr vɪsˌwʊm ən /

NOUN

soldier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commando fighter guard guerrilla marine mercenary officer paratrooper pilot trooper veteran volunteer

STRONG

GI cadet conscript draftee gunner infantry musketeer private rank recruit scout warmonger warrior

WEAK

Green Beret airforce member cavalryperson enlisted person infantryperson military person selectee serviceperson soldier-at-arms

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

MacCallum - a former Royal Navy servicewoman - pleaded guilty to two fraud charges totalling £95,483.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

“It’s a very important holiday for me because it’s our tradition, and it’s about our peace, our independence, our belief in God, in peace, in our … victory,” said Irina, a servicewoman in attendance.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

A Ukrainian servicewoman caught a drone at the end of its flight during a session with the Boryviter Drone School, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on May 12.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Walking toward the exit doors, a young servicewoman nudged her friend's arm and laughed.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2020

TAL's report, by contrast, zooms in below deck, to the servicewoman responsible for restocking the vending machines.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2013