seafarer

noun

sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfer-ər How to pronounce seafarer (audio)

Examples of seafarer in a Sentence

ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Why, as the famous seafarer's prayer asks, is thy sea so great and my boat is so small? Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025 The tiny seafarers have been seen along the west coast as far north as Canada and as far south as Mexico, iNaturalist data shows. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Research now shows that some stalwart seafarers stroked their way from mainland Europe to the island of Malta, about 60 miles away, about 8,500 years ago, according to an article in the journal Nature. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025 The hybrids will be able to seamlessly switch between diesel and electric power, allowing seafarers to cruise leisurely sans emissions or tear it up at speed. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for seafarer

Word History

Etymology

sea + fare entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seafarer was in 1513

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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafarer. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

seafarer

noun
sea·​far·​er ˈsē-ˌfar-ər How to pronounce seafarer (audio)
-ˌfer-
: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner

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