sailor Synonyms
Another word for sailor
• noun (Context 1)
A person whose job it is to work as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat, especially one who is below the rank of officer.
"The experienced seaman secured the heavy ropes to the dock as the storm approached the harbor."
• noun (Context 2)
A person who goes sailing as a sport or recreational activity, or a passenger considered with regard to their susceptibility to seasickness.
"My brother is a terrible yachtsman who feels dizzy the moment he steps onto a ferry."
• noun (Context 3)
A type of women's straw hat with a flat top and a straight, flat brim, modeled after the traditional headgear worn by nineteenth-century seamen.
"She wore a vintage straw sailor hat with a navy ribbon to the summer garden party."
Opposites of sailor
The opposite of sailor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: