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b(1)
: a member of a ship's crew
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: a traveler by water
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: a stiff straw hat with a low flat crown and straight circular brim
Examples of sailor in a Sentence
He worked as a sailor on a cargo ship.
the sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage
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Sirens were known for their enchanting voices who lured sailors to their ultimate demise.
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Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025
This past week, a tragic accident happened when the Mexican Navy’s training ship, Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, claiming the lives of a young naval cadet and a sailor while also leaving others seriously injured.
—Eric Adams, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Earlier this week, the first batch of marines and sailors were welcomed into its barracks.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Two sailors were killed and nearly 20 others were injured when the Cuauhtémoc ship struck the bridge at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025
This past week, a tragic accident happened when the Mexican Navy’s training ship, Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, claiming the lives of a young naval cadet and a sailor while also leaving others seriously injured.
—Eric Adams, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Earlier this week, the first batch of marines and sailors were welcomed into its barracks.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Two sailors were killed and nearly 20 others were injured when the Cuauhtémoc ship struck the bridge at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sailor
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“Sailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailor. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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