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 8 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 8 synonyms or another words to sailor, such as: boater, cadet, diver, marine, mariner, navigator, pilot.

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

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