Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

nautical

[naw-ti-kuhl, not-i-] / ˈnɔ tɪ kəl, ˈnɒt ɪ- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“Eleanor Rigby” attracted a post-55 audience in droves, while the good-natured storyline and nautical sound effects inherent in “Yellow Submarine” drew children and pre-teens into The Beatles’ camp.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

But Iran had effectively blockaded the key waterway, and just 25 nautical miles from Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied permission for the vessel to proceed.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The proposed airplane would seat about 250 passengers and fly about 5,000 nautical miles, fitting between the biggest narrowbodies and the smallest wide-bodies that Boeing and Airbus currently sell.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Researchers used historical records and weather data from the time of the crash to identify the 10 square nautical miles of Atlantic Ocean seabed where the wreckage was likely resting.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Machinery hummed as the aerial blades that were still working changed to nautical form.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




Vocabulary lists containing nautical


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training