Meaning
A sailor is a person who works on a ship or boat, usually helping to operate it.
💡 Don't confuse "sailor" with "sailing," which refers to the activity of traveling by boat.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
small
fishing
boat
arrived
at
the
port
in
the
early
morning
.
A
sailor
was
tying
the
ropes
and
smiling
while
talking
to
the
children
on
the
dock
.
He
often
tells
short
stories
about
the
sea
and
the
weather
,
and
today
he
showed
a
small
shell
to
the
kids
.
The
children
listened
quietly
because
they
wanted
to
learn
how
to
be
careful
on
the
water
.
Later
,
the
sailor
cleaned
the
nets
and
planned
the
next
trip
.
Common Phrases
naval sailor
experienced sailor
sailor's job
Synonyms
Related Words
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