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Definition of seafaring

seafaring

/ˈsiːˌfɛr.ɪŋ/
sea · far · ing
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• adjective

1

Regularly traveling by sea, or working and earning a living on ships.

Example

"The coastal village has a proud history of seafaring traditions passed down through generations of sailors."

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• noun

1

The practice, occupation, or business of traveling by sea or working aboard ships.

Example

"Centuries of seafaring enabled the island nation to establish trade routes across the globe."

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• Nearby Words

seacraft
seadragon
seafarer
seafaring
seafloor
seafoam
seafood

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of 'sea' and the archaic sense of the verb 'fare' (from Old English 'faran', meaning to travel or journey), echoing Old English poetic compounds such as 'sæfaroð' and Old Norse 'sæfari'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seafaring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seafaring
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