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sailor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈseɪlər/ · UK /ˈseɪlə/

Forms: sailors

sailor means: A person who works on a ship or travels by boat using sailing skills.

noun

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A person who works on a ship or travels by boat using sailing skills.

  • My brother is a sailor.
  • The sailors cleaned the deck before leaving port.
  • An experienced sailor helped us cross the bay safely.

Similar words: seaman, seafarer

Common phrases: experienced sailor, young sailor, navy sailor, skilled sailor

Questions about sailor

What does sailor mean?

A person who works on a ship or travels by boat using sailing skills.

What is sailor in other languages?

Türkçe: denizci · Español: marinero · Français: marin · Deutsch: Seemann · Italiano: marinaio · 日本語: 船員

How do you pronounce sailor?

In American English /ˈseɪlər/; in British English /ˈseɪlə/.

How do you use sailor in a sentence?

My brother is a sailor. The sailors cleaned the deck before leaving port.

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