waterman noun5 •A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman. •A man skilled in multiple aquatic sports disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea diving, canoe paddling, fishing, etc. •Someone who distributes or supplies water for a living; a water-carrier.An elderly sheik shared this little ceremony with us, and afterwards benignly gave the waterman a coin and made him spurt scented water on his face and beard. — 1974 •(old-fashioned) Specifically, an attendant on cab stands who supplies water to the horses. •(no longer used) A seaman, a sailor. formswatermen