maritime

adjective

ˈmer-ə-ˌtīm How to pronounce maritime (audio)
Definition of maritimenext
1
as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea a rare maritime chart from the 17th century

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2
as in marine
of or relating to the sea the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce

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Recent Examples of maritime The Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of the Yemeni government's backer Saudi Arabia -- which has led a coalition that heavily bombed Houthi areas throughout the war. — August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The targets weren't oil refineries, maritime hubs or arms plants hit by other Ukrainian strikes, but warehouses that bring the convenience of online shopping across the breadth of Russia. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The Saudi Defense Ministry announced July 30 plans for a multinational maritime-defense coalition intended to protect freedom of navigation and commercial and energy routes through Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 For China, building the infrastructure to quickly identify, mobilize and integrate suitable commercial vessels could therefore become another component of its preparations for a potential maritime conflict. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maritime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
  1. nautical
  2. marine
  3. naval
  4. oceanic
  5. navigational
Adjective
  • In a nod to the nearby Panama Canal, the hotel’s nautical touches (like a yellow engine telegraph and black-and-white construction photos) flow well with the original French colonial design, giving the place a real sense of historical elegance.
    — DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Because the property expanded over time, there’s a wide range of room types and layouts, though all of them maintain abundant nautical charm—and offer Tuft & Needle mattresses.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of nautical
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  • The finalist images document the consequences of overfishing and bycatch, the impact of pollution on marine mammals and the killing of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands, a practice known as grindadráp.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional marine reactors place steam generators and coolant pumps outside the main vessel, linking them with large pipes.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of marine
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  • Nearly six months into the war with the United States and Israel, Iran's economy is suffering under sanctions and a naval blockade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But China’s rapid naval expansion has nevertheless set alarm bells ringing in Washington.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of naval
Adjective
  • There’s an undeniable oceanic vibe to the pretty blue-green hue.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The evidence for this clash of oceanic titans comes from sperm whale skin and stomach contents.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of oceanic
Adjective
  • Its light still shines and is an active navigational tool for sailors in Lake Superior.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And while Ukraine has begun to resolve navigational issues with its missiles, such as the Flamingo, those weapons are still not as accurate — or as stealthy — as their Western analogues.
    — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of navigational

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