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reefer Synonyms
Another word for reefer
Choosing another word for reefer depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A marijuana cigarette, or marijuana itself (slang).
Usage Example
"The 1930s propaganda film warned audiences about the supposed dangers of smoking joint."
Strongest
joint
spliff
Strong
marijuana
cannabis
weed
pot
ganja
• noun (Context 2)
A thick, close-fitting, double-breasted jacket or short coat made of heavy wool, worn originally by sailors.
Usage Example
"The captain buttoned his heavy navy pea coat against the freezing ocean spray."
Strongest
pea coat
peacoat
• noun (Context 3)
A sailor who reefs sails, or historically in the British Royal Navy, a midshipman who superintended the reefing of sails.
Usage Example
"During the gale, the young midshipman climbed into the rigging to help secure the topsails."
Strong
midshipman
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reefer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reefer