Sailor

/ˈseɪlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is trained to work on a ship.

The sailor navigated the ship through the stormy waters.

A member of the naval service.

The sailor received commendation for his bravery during the mission.

A person who travels by ship for pleasure.

As a sailor, she enjoyed the freedom of the open sea.

Middle English, from the Old French 'sailer', from the Latin 'salire' meaning 'to jump' or 'to leap'.

sailor's delight

A weather proverb indicating good weather for sailing.

sailor's yarn

A long and often improbable story, usually told by sailors.

fair winds and following seas

A blessing or farewell to a sailor for safe travels.

navigation

The process of planning and controlling the course of a vessel.

maritime

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seaborne trade or naval matters.

seafaring

The practice of traveling by sea.

Salty

He’s a real salty sailor with stories from all his travels.

Landlubber

Don’t be such a landlubber; get out on the water!