Synonyms of skippers

skippers

noun

plural of skipper

as in captains

a person in overall command of a ship

we asked the skipper how long it would be before we reached port

Synonyms & Similar Words

• captains
• commanders
• pilots
• skips
• admirals
• officers
• masters
• sea captains
• commanding officers
• commodores
• vice admirals
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crews
• crewmen
• crewmates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skippers

The American League and National League teams will be managed by John Schneider and Dave Roberts, respectively, the skippers of last year’s World Series clubs. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026

In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 May 2026

While Cora, who was also part of the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal, is now on the unemployment line, he is considered one of the better skippers in baseball. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026

Now, skippers compete in races on different classes of ice boats. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026

Keep your eyes open for Martial and Mallow scrub-hairstreaks, lyside sulphurs, malachites, and a variety of skippers fluttering among the blooms. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025

Yacht skippers do this with a compass, log, chart, dividers, a straightedge, and a bit of luck, as do small plane pilots. — New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025

Stammen is his ninth, including three interim skippers. — Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025