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

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Ghashghavi had been sanctioned by the USA for allegedly helping to recruit a former US servicewoman, Monica Witt, as an Iranian spy.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 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

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

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2020

An active-duty servicewoman died in 2009 after medical workers missed the signs of necrotizing fasciitis, a dangerous bacterial infection.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2014

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

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2013