mariners

NOUN

person who makes living on the sea

Synonyms

STRONG

bluejacket captain crew mate navigator sailor salt seafarer shipmate swab

WEAK

sea dog yachtie

Example Sentences

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After moving to the US from Japan, he spent 12 years at the Mariners, before joining the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He would return to the Mariners for his final two seasons.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Angels’ offense was stifled in a 10-inning, 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners during their home opener Friday night in front of 44,931 fans at Angel Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Just last October, the Mariners brought the city of Seattle to its knees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

And of course she'd seen a Mariners game.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis