nounplural noun carmen

• A driver of a van or cart; a carrier.

  ‘The total included carmen, seamen from the cross-Channel ferries, hotel and catering staff as well as those more predictable grades of cleaner, fireman, guard, shunter and driver.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘The night shift had a mere 2 carmen, 3 helpers, 3 electricians and 5 cleaners.’

  Synonyms

  bearer, conveyor, transporter