seaworthy

adjective

sea·​wor·​thy ˈsē-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce seaworthy (audio)
: fit or safe for a sea voyage
a seaworthy ship
seaworthiness noun

Examples of seaworthy in a Sentence

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After being cured, shaped and served like a traditional salami, his product hardly looked seaworthy. J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The carrier said that the vessel remains fully operational and seaworthy. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026 Many boats leaving Libya are overcrowded and barely seaworthy. Lefteris Pitarakis, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026 The British label fabricates its seaworthy version from an ultra-heavyweight, 30-ounce Melton wool woven in England that can withstand wind and light rain. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seaworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seaworthy was in 1798

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“Seaworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaworthy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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seaworthy

adjective
sea·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce seaworthy (audio)
: fit or safe for a sea voyage
a seaworthy ship
seaworthiness noun

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