Synonyms of mariner

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sailor
• navigator
• seaman
• seafarer
• salt
• shipman
• tar
• hearty
• swab
• sea dog
• swabbie
• shipmate
• gob
• deckhand
• crewman
• jack-tar
• coxswain
• jack
• lubber
• able seaman
• able-bodied seaman
• sailboater
• powerboater
• limey
• lime-juicer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mariner

The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Seas will also begin to lower as the nor'easter pulls away, but inexperienced mariners and small vessels are encouraged to stay docked on Monday as rough seas and gusty winds are still likely. — Sarah Wroblewski, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

For example, Kingsborough Community College, located in South Brooklyn, where the Sheepshead and Jamaica Bays meet the Atlantic Ocean, operates a maritime technology program that is training the next generation of local mariners. — Julie Raskin, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

If there was only sea, with water that never stands still, locating anything would be much more complicated—as mariners know full well. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026