mariner
7 synonyms for mariner, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sailor, especially one who works on a seagoing ship.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use mariner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an old mariner
experienced mariners
a mariner's compass
More common in literature and ship names (e.g., "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner") than in everyday speech, where "sailor" is standard.
Etymology
From Old French marinier, from Latin marinus ("of the sea") — essentially "mark" + "-er" applied to the sea itself.
Full origin of mariner →Frequently asked questions
What does “mariner” mean?
The word “mariner” means a sailor, especially one who works on a seagoing ship. In plain terms, a somewhat literary or formal word for a sailor.
How do you pronounce “mariner”?
“Mariner” is pronounced MA-rih-nuh (/ˈmæɹɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mariner” in a sentence?
Here is “mariner” used in a sentence: “The old mariner told stories of storms he'd survived at sea.”
What part of speech is “mariner”?
“Mariner” is a noun.
Where does the word “mariner” come from?
The word “mariner” comes from Latin. From Old French marinier, from Latin marinus ("of the sea") — essentially "mark" + "-er" applied to the sea itself.
