as in navigational
of or relating to navigation of the sea
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 nautical
Their weathered finish and nautical aesthetic make these naturally suited for a private deck or a backyard by the sea.
—
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
The guest rooms are decorated in a Bahamian manor style with nautical touches—think white shiplap walls, rattan furniture, white porches, and beachy artwork.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
And don't confuse this style with overly nautical, beachy aesthetics.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
This nautical look from Tuckernuck is the perfect coverup for confidently going to and from the beach.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nautical
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
The guest rooms are decorated in a Bahamian manor style with nautical touches—think white shiplap walls, rattan furniture, white porches, and beachy artwork.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
And don't confuse this style with overly nautical, beachy aesthetics.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
This nautical look from Tuckernuck is the perfect coverup for confidently going to and from the beach.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nautical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
Adjective
-
According to the report, these Chinese naval incursions took place in both the PMZ and the waters that are considered within the South Korean sole EEZ.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
-
The Netherlands quickly followed suit, launching its first one from one of its naval frigates this March.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
-
Most visitors opt to snorkel or scuba dive the reefs and see their associated marine life, but landlubbers can stay dry with a glass-bottom boat tour.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
-
The marine park stretches over 3000km (1800 miles) almost parallel to the Queensland coast, from near the southern coastal town of Bundaberg, the central reef, and up past the northern tip of Cape York.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Under international maritime law, waters outside China's and Taiwan's territorial zones, which typically extend up to 12 nautical miles from the shoreline, are open for navigation, including by military vessels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Three primary soil types shape the interaction with this maritime climate.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share