Synonyms of seaman

seaman

noun

ˈsē-mən 

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel

a weathered old seaman who now captains a tour boat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sailor
• mariner
• navigator
• seafarer
• shipman
• salt
• tar
• hearty
• swab
• sea dog
• swabbie
• gob
• shipmate
• crewman
• deckhand
• jack
• jack-tar
• coxswain
• lubber
• able seaman
• able-bodied seaman
• limey
• sailboater
• powerboater
• lime-juicer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seaman

The South cried hypocrisy on slavery, given that the seamen of Providence, Rhode Island, played a central role in the Atlantic slave trade. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 June 2026

On the Black Council side, half-sister Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) continues to plot for the crown from Dragonstone with support of loyal son Jacaerys Velaryon (Collett) and in league by with master seaman Lord Corlys Velaryon (Toussaint). — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026

Inspired by Portugal’s traditional and contemporary flavors, Baleia also pays respect to the country’s seamen—generations of fishers, sailors and whalers—who traveled the globe and returned with culinary influence, especially from North Africa, China and the Caribbean. — Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026