seafarer

sea·far·er

noun \ˈsē-ˌfer-ər\

Definition of SEAFARER

: mariner

Examples of SEAFARER

1. <ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy>

Origin of SEAFARER

sea + ¹fare + ²-er

First Known Use: 1513

Related to SEAFARER

Synonyms: gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, salt, sea dog, sailor, seaman, shipman, swab, swabbie (also swabby) [slang], tar

Related Words: coxswain, crewman, deckhand, shipmate; able-bodied seaman, able seaman, lubber; powerboater, sailboater; lime-juicer [slang], limey [slang]

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Rhymes with SEAFARER

casebearer, crossbearer, cupbearer, declarer, despairer, forbearer, forebearer, furbearer, impairer, live-bearer, pallbearer, repairer, talebearer, torchbearer, trainbearer, wayfarer