Meaning & Definition of Sailor in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person who works on a ship, particularly in the navigation or management of the vessel.

  Example Sentence: The sailor adjusted the sails as the wind picked up.

• Definition: A member of the navy or other armed forces who serves on a ship.

  Example Sentence: The sailor received commendations for his bravery during the mission.

• Definition: A person who is skilled in sailing.

  Example Sentence: As an experienced sailor, she was able to teach the others how to navigate.

• Definition: A person who travels by sea, often for leisure.

  Example Sentence: They are weekend sailors who enjoy taking their boat out on the lake.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: marinero

• French: marin

• German: Seemann

• Russian: матрос

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of sailor

• Meaning: Salty

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

• Meaning: Landlubber

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