English Expression · Intermediate
ship's company
The entire crew of a ship, including the officers
Pronunciation: say ship's company
Meaning
The entire crew of a ship, including the officers
Example
[T]he whole ship's company consisted of sixty-five men.
[T]he whole ship's company consisted of sixty-five men.
Practice tips
- Practice ship's company out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.