What is another word for Merchantmen?

Pronunciation: [mˈɜːt͡ʃantmˌɛn] (IPA)

Merchantmen are commercial vessels that are primarily used for transporting goods and products from one place to another. Synonyms for the term include merchant ships, trading ships, cargo vessels, freighters, and commercial boats. These vessels have played a significant role in global trade and commerce for centuries, and have been instrumental in connecting different nations and cultures. Along with the introduction of modern transportation technology, the traditional merchantmen have also undergone significant changes, including size, capacity, and speed. Regardless, the importance of these commercial vessels remains unchanged, and they continue to be a crucial part of the global economy.

What are the hypernyms for Merchantmen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Merchantmen

Different banners are used for different purposes; the King himself uses the Royal Standard; ships of war carry at the peak the White Ensign; naval reserve vessels fly the Blue Ensign, and Merchantmen the Red Ensign; while the troops march, and Parliament meets, under the Union Jack; and all of these are freely displayed on occasions of public rejoicing.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
If a fleet of Merchantmen, worth a large fortune, is lost in a storm, the freedman speculator will at once sell his wife's clothes and jewels, and start cheerfully on a fresh venture.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
The seas are alive with Merchantmen; deserts have become populous scenes of industry; the great roads are carried over the broadest rivers and the most defiant mountain barriers.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

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