Word
serviceman
Phoneticsser·vice·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɝvəsˌmæn/
UK/sˈɜːvɪsmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a man who works in the military, for example as a soldier, sailor, or pilot.
n. a male member of the armed forces, especially the army, navy, or air force.
Examples
“The serviceman helps protect our country every day.”
“The injured serviceman returned home after six months abroad and was welcomed by his family at the airport.”
“The memorial honours servicemen who served in distant conflicts, reminding visitors that military duty often carries personal costs long after active service ends.”
Examples
simple
“The serviceman helps protect our country every day.”
contextual
“The injured serviceman returned home after six months abroad and was welcomed by his family at the airport.”
complex
“The memorial honours servicemen who served in distant conflicts, reminding visitors that military duty often carries personal costs long after active service ends.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “serviceman” in context.
Verb
01. honour serviceman
“The ceremony will honour servicemen who died in the war.”
verb + noun
02. remember serviceman
“We gather each year to remember servicemen who lost their lives.”
verb + noun
03. serviceman retires
“The serviceman retired after twenty years in the army.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. fellow serviceman
“He risked his life to save a fellow serviceman during the battle.”
adj + noun
05. former serviceman
“The charity helps former servicemen find jobs after leaving the army.”
adj + noun
06. retired serviceman
“My neighbour is a retired serviceman who served for twenty years.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. family of serviceman
“The family of the serviceman received support from the community.”
noun + prep + noun
08. memorial to serviceman
“They built a memorial to servicemen killed in the conflict.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a former serviceman
“He is a former serviceman who now works as a driving instructor.”
10. a memorial to fallen servicemen
“The town built a memorial to fallen servicemen in the central square.”
11. honour the fallen servicemen
“The parade was held to honour the fallen servicemen.”
12. marry a serviceman
“She married a serviceman and moved to a base in Germany.”
Real-World Examples
“A junior Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.” “It is the latest case involving a US serviceman in Okinawa, where more than half of the 54,000 US soldiers serving in Japan are based.” “A former serviceman has shared his experience of isolation following his departure from the military, as a prominent veterans' charity alerts that many will face Christmas without companionship.” “A former serviceman who felt like he was "speeding at 100mph" after returning from combat stated that reaching out for assistance with his mental health issues ultimately saved his life.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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