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

Every shipping container that comes through the port creates jobs for warehouse workers, mechanics, merchant mariners, truck drivers and community members across the East Bay, Simon said. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Carnival Conquest altered course in the Caribbean this week to assist a mariner in distress, the cruise line said. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Spanish authorities have issued recommendations for mariners intended to reduce risks to both the animals and people aboard vessels. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The terrain is varied, both spiritual and physical, and seems to cover land and sea, thanks to Current 93’s mariner-like contributions. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026