sailor

see definition of sailor

nounperson who travels by sea

Synonyms for sailor

noun person who travels by sea

mariner

noun. person who makes living on the sea

mariners

noun. person who makes living on the sea

private

noun. lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service

Word Origin & History

c.1400, sailer, agent noun from sail (v.). Spelling with -o- arose 16c., probably by influence of tailor, etc., and to distinguish the meaning "seaman, mariner" from "thing that sails." It replaced much older seaman and mariner (q.q.v.). Old English also had merefara "sailor." Applied as an adjective from 1870s to clothing styles and items based on a sailor's characteristic attire.

Example Sentences for sailor

Finally he disappeared, and, as it seems, embraced the profession of a sailor.

I left the Plato at the quarantine ground, going to the Sailor's Retreat.

He crept to where he lay upon the deck, and called to a sailor who rushed by to help him.

To Margaret the sailor repeated his story, nor could all her questions shake it.

Presently the sailor was shown in, the man who brought him leaving the room at once.

And the little Irish feller sed: "Judge, your honor, I am a sailor."

"I got it 'ere," responded the sailor hastily, fumbling with his tie.

He kept up the habit which he had learned from a sailor friend.

He was always hinting doubts of the veracity of Sindbad the Sailor.

The din and roar of life was to him what the voice of the sea is to the sailor.

sailor

Synonyms for sailor

mariner

mariners

private

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sailor

Synonyms for sailor

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