seafarer

noun

sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfer-ər How to pronounce seafarer (audio)

Examples of seafarer in a Sentence

ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Named after the Portuguese explorer who sailed through the strait, Magallanes has beckoned seafarers and naturalists for centuries. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 The Philippines, China, Russia, Ukraine and Indonesia are the largest suppliers of the world’s seafarers, according to the most recent seafarer workforce breakdown report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and BIMCO in 2021. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 Like other seafarers he’s helped, many want to see the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Madeleine O'Neill, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024 The club is replete with oil paintings of many of Britain’s most important seafarers and each year hosts Cowes Race Week, the country’s sailing equivalent to Wimbledon. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seafarer 

Word History

Etymology

sea + fare entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seafarer was in 1513

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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafarer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

seafarer

noun
sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfar-ər How to pronounce seafarer (audio)
-ˌfer-
: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner

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