: having a crew : carrying or performed by people
a crewed space mission
The sequel … will explore a world where aerial combat is increasingly shifting from crewed aircraft to drones. James White

crewed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of crew entry 3

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Adjective
But what about crewed deep space missions to Mars and other destinations in the Solar System? Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crewed was in 1847

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“Crewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crewed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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crewed

adjective
ˈkrüd
: having a crew : carrying or performed by people
a crewed space mission
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