seafarer

noun

sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfer-ər 

: mariner

Synonyms

• gob
• hearty
• jack
• jack-tar
• mariner
• navigator
• sailor
• salt
• sea dog
• seaman
• shipman
• swab
• swabbie [slang]
• swabby
• tar

Examples of seafarer in a Sentence

ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy

Recent Examples on the Web

While classic itineraries to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean continue to charm travelers, a new wave of exciting cruise destinations is emerging, capturing the attention of seafarers eager for something new. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025

In Moana 2, which hit theaters back in November, Moana and Maui are reunited three years after the original 2016 film for a new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers after receiving an important call from her wayfinding ancestors. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025

Van der Valk is helping one seafarer go bigger and better than before. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2024

At least three seafarers have been killed in the attacks so far. —Hanna Ziady, CNN, 20 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

sea + fare entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seafarer

• cupbearer
• declarer
• preparer
• repairer
• wayfarer
• bearer
• carer
• error
• fairer
• ferrer
• rarer
• sharer

Kids Definition

seafarer

noun

sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfar-ər 

-ˌfer-

: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner