Synonyms for

Mariner

Verb / ˈmerʌnɜ: / Another word for mariner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A mariner is a sailor or seaman who works on a ship or boat.

Synonyms & similar words

seadog jacktar gob oldsalt seafarer jack seaman tar sailor seafarer navigator boatman captain deckhand helmsman pilot skipper yachtsman adventurer explorer voyager seaman shipmate mate boatwoman fisherman waterman

Example sentences

  1. The mariner set sail on a voyage across the sea.
  2. The mariner navigated the ship through rough waters.
  3. The mariner spotted a school of dolphins swimming alongside the boat.
  4. The mariner worked long hours on the ship.
  5. The mariner's job was to keep the ship on course.

Quotes

  • A mariner sat on the shore of the sea, watching his ship sail away.
  • The life of a mariner is one given over to wanderlust—the quest for adventure, crossing unseen horizons to discover new worlds.
  • The mariner has always been a romantic figure, a solitary explorer who sets off into the unknown to discover new worlds.

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