mariner

noun
UK: /ˈmærɪnər/
US: /ˈmærənər/

  1. A person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship at sea; a sailor.

    1. The mariner steered the boat.
    2. Every mariner knows the importance of checking the weather forecast before setting sail because mariner's safety at sea depends on it.

  2. Someone who works on a ship.

    1. He was a mariner all his life.
    2. As a skilled mariner, she navigated through treacherous waters, ensuring the safety of her crew, and every mariner must be so careful.

Synonyms

sailor seafarer seaman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mariner" in English means: A person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship at sea; a sailor., Someone who works on a ship..

The phonetic transcription of "mariner" is /ˈmærɪnər/ in British English and /ˈmærənər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mariner": sailor, seafarer, seaman.

Example usage of "mariner": "The mariner steered the boat.". More examples on the page.