Synonyms of nautical

nautical

adjective

ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 

as in navigational

of or relating to navigation of the sea

collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• navigational
• naval
• marine
• maritime
• seafaring
• admiralty
• oceanographic
• seagoing
• hydrographic
• oceangoing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nautical

As bridge construction and congestion swamp Greater Cincinnati, some travelers are shunning spans over the river and taking a more nautical commute. — Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

Houston’s tribute to the city’s car culture (a red slab leading the way onto the field), Minnesota picking up Norway’s nautical chant from the World Cup … and of course Tennessee fans singing Dolly Parton. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Just across the river from Portrait Firenze, Hotel Lungarno—also owned by the Ferragamo family—exudes retro style, with nautical blue and white interiors and a blue-chip art collection that includes sketches by Picasso and Miro. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

To the designers, Americana style (and its coastal, cottage, and nautical offshoots) is homey, filled with timeworn textures, and rooted in nostalgia. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026