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

Fierce debate over Rapa Nui’s society Settled by a small group of Polynesian seafarers about 900 years ago, Easter Island, today part of Chile, has long been a source of fascination as well as fierce debate about how complex societies can sometimes ruinously fail. —Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025

All that is covered by a rigid T-Top that protects seafarers from the elements, meaning the sky-high space can be enjoyed year-round. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025

Through one pilot grant, the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute restored critical training equipment, keeping our seafarers certified and the maritime economy moving. —Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025

Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades. —Francesco Fedele, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025

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