sailor
noun
a person whose occupation is sailing or navigation; mariner.
sailors
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pluralof sailor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Another source of strain: In peacetime, the ports were used for rest and recuperation by sailors seeking a break from an aircraft carrier’s crammed quarters and exhausting routines.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
His role as a Navy photographer allowed him to visit crew throughout the ship, unlike most sailors who are confined to parts of the vessel where they work.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Of the expedition’s 2,300 soldiers and sailors, 900 succumbed to wounds, illness or shipwreck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
A few minutes later sailors pushed the boat away from the dock.
From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
