Synonyms for

Seafaring

Verb / ˈsi:ˈfɑ:ˈrɪŋ / Another word for seafaring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The activity of travelling by sea, especially regularly as part of one's job.

Synonyms & similar words

seagoing sailing watertravel navigation oceangoing sailing navigation voyaging cruising journeying traversing roaming wandering rambling exploring adventuring piloting plumbing traversing meandering plying coursing scouting surveying globetrotting

Example sentences

  1. John's family has a long history of seafaring.
  2. Seafaring is a dangerous job but it pays well.
  3. Many people enjoy seafaring as a hobby.
  4. The seafaring industry is crucial to the economy.
  5. Seafaring is not for the faint-hearted.

Quotes

  • At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much. - Robin Lee Graham
  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Yves Cousteau
  • The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea. - Isak Dinesen

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