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b(1)
: a member of a ship's crew
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: a traveler by water
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: a stiff straw hat with a low flat crown and straight circular brim
Examples of sailor in a Sentence
He worked as a sailor on a cargo ship.
the sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage
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After the protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 and the racial injustice protests in 2020, more people and institutions questioned the narrative of Columbus as only an intrepid sailor and explorer, arguing for a more complete understanding of his historical impact.
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Terry Tang, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Nearby, a similarly ambitious sailor has his crew hacking at ice to free their ship, and continue their mission despite warning bells ringing.
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Originally worn by sailors, the peacoat has become a popular choice of jacket.
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European sailors of that era were fascinated by the rich trading cities of Asia, which had been known from Marco Polo’s travels.
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Terry Tang, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Nearby, a similarly ambitious sailor has his crew hacking at ice to free their ship, and continue their mission despite warning bells ringing.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Originally worn by sailors, the peacoat has become a popular choice of jacket.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
European sailors of that era were fascinated by the rich trading cities of Asia, which had been known from Marco Polo’s travels.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sailor
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“Sailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailor. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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