cabin boy

noun

1. a boy employed as a servant for the officers and passengers on a ship.

cabin boy

noun

1. a boy who waits on the officers and passengers of a ship

Word History and Origins

Origin of cabin boy¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

When the storm that sank the ship surged again, a young cabin boy was left stranded.

From National Geographic

Sure, Nate was too young—Papa wouldn’t hire cabin boys who were younger than fourteen.

From Literature

Here you have this man who goes to the Arctic at 18 as a cabin boy for Commander Peary.

From Los Angeles Times

“Then she is also related to that ungrateful scoundrel and thieving cabin boy, Eduardo Leones!”

From Literature

“Mr. Collins, call the men aft—down to the last one—even the cabin boy!”

From Literature