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mariner

noun

ˈmer-ə-nər

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the ancient Phoenicians were outstanding mariners who explored and colonized much of the eastern Mediterranean

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Recent Examples of mariner Known formally as Gurnet Light, this historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations. —

Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026 These blackouts occur when intense X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from solar flares ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, interfering with high-frequency radio signals used by aviators, mariners and amateur radio operators. —

Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 May 2026 Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world. —

Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026 Hundreds of vessels and thousands of mariners are still stranded in and around the strait, where traffic had flowed freely for decades before the Iran war broke out. —

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mariner

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As submarine threats become more sophisticated and maritime infrastructure grows increasingly important, drones like the CAMCOPTER S-300 may become a key component of future anti-submarine warfare networks, extending the reach of naval forces while keeping sailors farther from danger.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Picture a British sailor in the 1700s, six months into a transatlantic voyage.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026