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

Ian Estenor is a program navigator at Veterans Forward, a support and career development program run by the National Able Network. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

In 1955, Sir Stirling Moss, the legendary British Formula 1 and endurance racer, took a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR to victory in that year’s Mille Miglia road race with brave navigator Denis Jenkinson at his side. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

The health navigators also can steer you to other federal, state and local programs that might be available to you. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

Koenig, also known for Babylon 5, joined Star Trek in season 2 as Chekov, the Enterprise’s navigator. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 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