1
as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a rare maritime chart from the 17th century
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of maritime
Reyes was charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction, per CNN.
—
Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Northwest, the dismantling of ocean arrays will have more-immediate impacts to commercial fishing and maritime industries.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Massive cargo ships, bulk carriers, and tankers generate roughly 90 percent of the maritime sector’s carbon emissions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
In his post Navy career, Felix worked as a defense contractor leading multi-agency maritime security programs and at-sea counter-terrorism experiments for the intelligence community.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maritime
Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Northwest, the dismantling of ocean arrays will have more-immediate impacts to commercial fishing and maritime industries.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Massive cargo ships, bulk carriers, and tankers generate roughly 90 percent of the maritime sector’s carbon emissions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
In his post Navy career, Felix worked as a defense contractor leading multi-agency maritime security programs and at-sea counter-terrorism experiments for the intelligence community.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maritime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
Adjective
-
Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
On World Cup match days across the country, all aircraft — including drones — will be prohibited below 3,000 feet in altitude and within a 3-nautical-mile radius around the stadiums unless otherwise authorized by air traffic control.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
-
So began the journey to create a hideaway resort sensitive to the natural environment and a marine reserve with the aim to recover the coral reefs damaged by dynamite fishing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
-
However, since it’s naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds can be exposed to Vibrio vulnificus through direct contact with seawater.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Adjective
-
Despite reports of new naval escorts in recent days, a spokesperson for US Central Command said that had not happened.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
-
The Philippines is getting six used Japanese escort destroyers armed with anti-submarine and anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
-
The Latest Oceanic Summer Scents On a scale of briny-gateway fragrances to delightfully dank, shop the newest wave of oceanic perfumes.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
-
The resort tapped Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment to lead their marine education and exploration program, and is a cut above other Maldives resorts for edu-oceanic activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
-
In a new study, Wikelski and other researchers decided to draw back the curtain on pigeons' navigational secrets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
-
Pino, Adams said, had hundreds of hours of experience operating the boat and violated several navigational rules on the day of the crash.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
