missileman

[ mis-uhl-muhnor, especially British, -ahyl- ]

noun

, plural mis·sile·men.

1. a person who builds, designs, launches, or operates guided missiles.
2. a technician or scientist whose work pertains to missilery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of missileman¹

First recorded in 1950–55; missile + -man

Example Sentences

Chris Sembroski, 42, a data engineer and former Air Force missileman from Everett, entered an open lottery by donating to St. Jude.

From Seattle Times

The new passengers: Sian Proctor, a community college educator in Tempe, Arizona, and Chris Sembroski, a former Air Force missileman from Everett, Washington.

From Washington Times

During his time in the Marine Reserve, he was a refrigerator technician and anti-tank missileman.

From Fox News

Lauw was an anti-tank missileman from the division’s 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

From Washington Times

Lauw was an anti-tank missileman from the division's 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

From US News