sailor
Translation
sailor, seaman
Examples
He is an experienced sailor.
He is an experienced sailor.
The sailors worked hard on the ship.
The sailors worked hard on the ship.
Grammar Patterns
a/an <adjective> sailor a person who sails, described with an adjective He is an experienced sailor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seaman, mariner, boater
Etymology
From 'sail' + the agent noun suffix '-or', meaning 'one who does something'. So, a person who sails.
Memory Tips
The '-or' ending often denotes a person (e.g., actor, director). Remember the 'o' is for a pers'o'n, unlike 'sailer' (the boat).