landlubber

noun

land·​lub·​ber ˈland-ˌlə-bər How to pronounce landlubber (audio)
: landsman sense 2
clumsy landlubbers learning to sail
landlubberliness noun
landlubberly adjective
landlubbing adjective

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This makes for a pleasant visit for both water lovers and landlubbers, and with a variety of accommodations to meet every taste, Charlevoix will not only meet but exceed the expectations of everyone from kids to grandparents. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 The sheer novelty was part of the allure for a pair of lifelong landlubbers like us. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 Of note for landlubbers among us, a bathroom on a boat is called a head. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025 Sailors and landlubbers can lust after the latest jackets and other gear for foul or fair weather — and conduct a battle of the brands — by bouncing between Helly Hansen and Musto, only three doors apart. Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for landlubber

Word History

Etymology

land entry 1 + lubber

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of landlubber was circa 1700

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“Landlubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landlubber. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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landlubber

noun
land·​lub·​ber -ˌ(d)ləb-ər How to pronounce landlubber (audio)

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