seafarer
Americannoun
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a sailor.
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a traveler on the sea.
noun
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a traveller who goes by sea
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a less common word for sailor
Etymology
Origin of seafarer
First recorded in 1505–15; sea + fare ( def. ) + -er 1 ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing seafarer
Example Sentences
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One Indian seafarer has been radioing to say his ship is out of provisions and fresh water, with two crew members in critical condition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
"If I was a seafarer, I'd be very worried."
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
The LNG shipowner has repeatedly told the crew to cross the strait, the seafarer said, but the captain and other crew members have all refused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
He entered Iraqi waters in November on a vessel refuelling oil tankers -- his first trip as a seafarer.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
"Ho, Bluetooth," she shouted to a passing seafarer, a tall man in bearskin vest and raven-winged helm.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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