Synonyms for
Crew
Definition
A group of people who work together, especially all those who work on or operate a ship, aircraft, or train.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- crew cut
- crew neck
- crew member
- flight crew
- film crew
- ship's crew
- ground crew
Word family
Usage note
While 'crew' can refer to any group working together, it is most commonly associated with the personnel of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft. It can also refer to a group of people working on a film or television production.
Example sentences
- The crew of the plane was able to safely land the aircraft despite the bad weather conditions.
- The film crew set up their cameras and lighting equipment before shooting the scene.
- The ship's crew cleaned the deck before the passengers boarded.
- The racing crew worked together to make sure the car was ready for the big race.
- The rescue crew searched for survivors after the earthquake.
Quotes
'A captain is nothing without his crew.' - Blackbeard
'The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.' - Phil Jackson
'Together we achieve individual greatness, together we achieve so much more.' - Anonymous