seafaring
5 synonyms for seafaring, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Working or travelling regularly at sea, especially as an occupation.
Synonyms
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Working or travelling regularly at sea, especially as an occupation.
“They came from a long line of seafaring fishermen.”
2. noun
The practice or occupation of travelling and working at sea.
“Seafaring was a way of life in the old port town.”
How to use seafaring
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seafaring nation
seafaring life
Etymology
From sea + faring ("travelling"), from Old English sǣ-līþende.
Full origin of seafaring →Frequently asked questions
What does “seafaring” mean?
The word “seafaring” means working or travelling regularly at sea, especially as an occupation. In plain terms, relating to a life or career spent travelling by sea.
How do you use “seafaring” in a sentence?
Here is “seafaring” used in a sentence: “They came from a long line of seafaring fishermen.”
What part of speech is “seafaring”?
Depending on how it is used, “seafaring” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “seafaring” come from?
The word “seafaring” comes from Old English. From sea + faring ("travelling"), from Old English sǣ-līþende.
How many meanings does “seafaring” have?
“Seafaring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: working or travelling regularly at sea, especially as an occupation.
