Word SAILOR: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sailor

🇺🇸 [ˈseɪlər]

Meanings

A person who works on a ship or boat, particularly one who operates and maintains the vessel. Sailors may be involved in navigation, deck duties, and other tasks to ensure the proper functioning of a ship.

Examples

• The sailor navigated the ship through the stormy seas.
• My uncle is a sailor who has traveled around the world.
• Sailors must be trained to handle emergencies on the ship.

Synonyms

mariner • seafarer • deckhand

Antonyms

landlubber • passenger • non-sailor