sailor
Translation
sailor, seaman, mariner
Examples
My grandfather was a sailor in the navy.
My grandfather was a sailor in the navy.
She is an experienced sailor.
She is an experienced sailor.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ((adjective)) sailor a sailor with a particular quality She is an experienced sailor.
a sailor in ((an organisation)) a sailor who is part of a group My grandfather was a sailor in the navy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seaman, mariner, yachtsman/yachtswoman
Etymology
From 'sail' + the agent noun suffix '-or', indicating a person who performs the action of sailing.
Memory Tips
The '-or' suffix often denotes a person (e.g., actor, doctor). A sailOR is a persON. Distinguish from 'sailer' (a boat).