Meaning of the word serviceman in English

What does serviceman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

serviceman

US /ˈsɝː.vɪs.mən/
UK /ˈsɜː.vɪs.mən/

Noun

1.

a member of the armed forces

Example:
My grandfather was a serviceman during World War II.
The returning servicemen were honored with a parade.
2.

a person whose job is to repair or maintain equipment

Example:
We called a serviceman to fix our washing machine.
The computer serviceman quickly identified the problem.