Merchantman

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrtʃəntmən/

Definitions of merchantman

noun a merchant ship or vessel

Example Sentences

A1 The merchantman sailed across the ocean.

A2 The merchantman traded goods in different ports.

B1 The merchantman's cargo hold was filled with valuable merchandise.

B2 The merchantman was attacked by pirates on its journey.

C1 The merchantman was a key player in the global trade network.

C2 The merchantman's captain was known for his shrewd business tactics.

Examples of merchantman in a Sentence

formal The merchantman sailed across the ocean with a valuable cargo of spices.

informal The merchantman ship is loaded with goods from different countries.

slang The merchantman is making a fortune by trading goods from port to port.

figurative The merchantman of information is always seeking out new sources to trade with.

Grammatical Forms of merchantman

• plural: merchantmen
• comparative: more merchantman
• superlative: most merchantman
• present tense: merchantman
• future tense: will merchantman
• perfect tense: have merchantman
• continuous tense: is merchantmanning
• singular: merchantman
• positive degree: merchantman
• infinitive: to merchantman
• gerund: merchantmanning
• participle: merchantmanned

Origin and Evolution of merchantman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'merchantman' originated from the combination of 'merchant' and 'man', referring to a man who is involved in trade or commerce.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'merchantman' evolved to refer to a ship or vessel used in trade by merchants, rather than just the individual involved in commerce.