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
- A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels.
- Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.
- A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
- A person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation.
- 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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- Jolly Roger
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jacks
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