navigator

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈna-və-ˌgā-tər 

: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate

Synonyms of navigator

• sailor
• mariner

Examples of navigator in a Sentence

The crew includes a copilot and a navigator.

Would you be willing to act as navigator while I drive?

The ship is equipped with a satellite navigator.

Recent Examples on the Web

Your senior hires need a circle that includes a sponsor from senior leadership, a peer who can help explain unwritten norms, an operational navigator to remove administrative obstacles. — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Next up is a 38% markdown on the Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch, a personal health navigator that tracks your metrics. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

Troutman said nonurgent calls redirected to the nurse navigators will result in cost savings for Arlington. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

For centuries, the area has been renowned for its expert navigators—one elderly resident is said to still be able to read the open Pacific by the stars. — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for navigator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

navigator

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈnav-ə-ˌgāt-ər 

: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate