mariner
Mariner (noun) means a sailor, especially one who works on a seagoing ship. Example: “The old mariner told stories of storms he'd survived at sea.”
How to use mariner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA somewhat literary or formal word for a sailor.
More common in literature and ship names (e.g., "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner") than in everyday speech, where "sailor" is standard.
Word forms
mariners plural, Mariners plural
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The old _____ told stories of storms he'd survived at sea.
Etymology
From Old French marinier, from Latin marinus ("of the sea") — essentially "mark" + "-er" applied to the sea itself.
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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.
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