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sailors

The word “sailors” has 2 syllables: sail-ors

It's pronounced as /ˈseɪ.lərz/

What is synonym and antonym for sailors?

In the thesaurus, “sailors” has 59 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sailors along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sailors

Antonyms for sailors

  • individual
  • one

Meanings of sailors

  • 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

  • Sailors aboard the ship worked tirelessly to maintain its course during the storm.
  • The harbor bustled with activity as sailors prepared their vessels for departure.
  • Experienced sailors rely on their knowledge of the stars to navigate the open ocean.
  • The camaraderie among sailors is forged through shared challenges and triumphs at sea.
  • In times of peril, sailors depend on one another for support and teamwork to overcome adversity.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sailors, such as: able seamen, able-bodied seamen, aggregation, assemblage, band, bevy, bunch.

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

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