What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
longshoremen
Example
The longshoremen were busy unloading the containers from the ship. [longshoremen: noun]
Example
He worked as a longshoreman for many years before retiring. [longshoreman: noun]
stevedore
Example
The stevedores were working hard to unload the cargo from the ship. [stevedores: noun]
Example
He was hired as a stevedore to help with the loading of the ship. [stevedore: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Longshoremen is more commonly used in the United States, while stevedore is more common in other English-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between longshoremen and stevedore?
Stevedore is considered more formal than longshoremen, which is more casual and colloquial.
