longshoreman

noun

long·​shore·​man ˈlȯŋ-ˌshȯr-mən 

ˌlȯŋ-ˈ

: a person who loads and unloads ships at a seaport

Synonyms

• docker [chiefly British]
• dockhand
• dockworker
• roustabout
• rouster
• stevedore

Examples of longshoreman in a Sentence

the longshoremen moved all of the fish into cold storage for shipment to the market

Recent Examples on the Web

Background players in period costume — an ill-fitting brown suit, a longshoreman’s jacket (no berets, thankfully) — walked back and forth holding a briefcase, a cigarette and a shopping bag (no baguettes, thankfully). —Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024

Daggett was one of those longshoremen at that time who traveled to the West Coast. —Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024

On Tuesday, the White House continued to ask the alliance to negotiate a fair contract that reflects the longshoremen’s contribution to the economy. —Tom Krisher, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024

After Trading Criticisms West Coast longshoremen, represented by a different union, recently averted a strike, gaining a 32% raise over the life of their contract. —Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

longshore, short for alongshore

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

longshoreman

noun

long·​shore·​man ˈlȯŋ-ˈshōr-mən 

-ˈshȯr-

: one who loads and unloads ships at a port : stevedore