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

Sultan-Epe is revered as a protector of seafarers and fishermen—a fitting association for a shrine overlooking the Caspian. — Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

The attacks have left three seafarers injured and two missing this week, according to the International Maritime Organization. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Two seafarers have been reported missing and a container ship reportedly sank as a result of recent attacks, according to the maritime sources. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Shahzada was a history buff, so the family had been to Lebanon to see the ancient Cedars of God forest that the Phoenicians had used to build their ships, becoming the Med’s most famous seafarers. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 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