seafarer

noun

sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfer-ər 

: mariner

Synonyms of seafarer

• sailor
• mariner
• navigator

Examples of seafarer in a Sentence

ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy

Recent Examples on the Web

India is one of the largest suppliers of merchant marine labor, with more than 300,000 seafarers globally, according to the country’s Forward Seamen’s Union. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

At least 14 seafarers have been killed and more than 40 ships attacked during the conflict. — July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026

More than 11,000 seafarers have been stuck in the region, unable to leave out of fear of being attacked. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 June 2026

The initiative, which has taken months to conclude, will enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through ​Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization said on Tuesday. — Reuters, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

sea + fare entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seafarer

• cupbearer
• declarer
• preparer
• repairer
• wayfarer
• bearer
• carer
• error
• fairer
• ferrer
• rarer
• sharer

Kids Definition

seafarer

noun

sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfar-ər 

-ˌfer-

: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner