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

In a statement on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that an Iranian attack had killed two seafarers aboard a Saudi oil tanker on Monday. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Radker acknowledged the positives in the Hapag-Lloyd proposal, including the employment commitments and the intention to train additional Israeli seafarers. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

The yard is now designing models specifically for the new wave of seafarers, adding the space, volume, and amenities required for extended stays at sea. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Last week, Tehran accused Kyiv of striking an Iranian commercial vessel carrying a cargo of iron, killing a seafarer and injuring three others. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 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