sailor
noun
[ ˈseɪlə ]
• a person whose job it is to work as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat, especially one who is below the rank of officer.
• "Hawaii was an important stopping point for sailors to restock provisions"
Similar:
seaman,
seafarer,
seafaring man,
mariner,
boatman,
yachtsman,
yachtswoman,
hand,
crew member,
(old) salt,
sea dog,
bluejacket,
matelot,
matlow,
matlo,
tar,
Jack Tar,
hearty,
crew,
complement,
Origin:
mid 17th century: variant of obsolete sailer .
