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sailor

The word “sailor” has 2 syllables: sail-or

It's pronounced as /ˈseɪ.lər/

What is synonym and antonym for sailor?

In the thesaurus, “sailor” has 47 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sailor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sailor

Meanings of sailor

  • noun
    1. A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels.
    2. Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.
    3. A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
    4. A person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation.
    5. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Neptis, Pseudoneptis and Phaedyma, having white markings on a dark base and commonly flying by gliding.

Example Sentences

  • As a seasoned sailor, he knew the importance of respecting the power of the ocean.
  • The young sailor dreamed of circumnavigating the globe aboard his own vessel.
  • She admired the courage of the lone sailor as he set off on his solo voyage.
  • With each passing ship, the lone sailor waved a greeting from the deserted island.
  • The captain entrusted the safety of the ship to his experienced sailor crew.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms or another words to sailor, such as: able seaman, able-bodied sailor, able-bodied seaman, bluejacket, boater, cadet, circumnavigator.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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