English · Family & People
crew
/kruː/
[/kruː/]
staff, gang
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A crew is a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, plane, or production.
Example
The film crew set up their cameras and lights long before the actors arrived on set.
The film crew set up their cameras and lights long before the actors arrived on set.
Etymology
From Old French 'creue' (increase, reinforcement), from 'croistre' (to grow).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for working teams on vessels, aircraft, film sets, and construction sites.