Mariner

Pronunciation: /ˈmærənər/

Definitions of mariner

noun a person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship; sailor

Example Sentences

A1 The mariner sailed across the sea.

A2 The mariner used a compass to navigate.

B1 The experienced mariner knew how to read the stars for direction.

B2 The mariner's logbook detailed each day's journey at sea.

C1 The mariner encountered a fierce storm but managed to navigate through it.

C2 The mariner's expertise in navigation led to a successful voyage around the world.

Examples of mariner in a Sentence

formal The mariner navigated the treacherous waters with skill and precision.

informal The mariner sailed through the storm like a boss.

slang That mariner dude knows how to handle a boat like a pro.

figurative She was a mariner of emotions, navigating the turbulent sea of her feelings.

Grammatical Forms of mariner

• past tense: marinered
• plural: mariners
• comparative: more mariner
• superlative: most mariner
• present tense: mariners
• future tense: will mariner
• perfect tense: have marinered
• continuous tense: is marinering
• singular: mariner
• positive degree: mariner
• infinitive: to mariner
• gerund: marinering
• participle: marinered

Origin and Evolution of mariner

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mariner' originated from the Old French word 'marinier', which comes from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mariner' has retained its original meaning of a sailor or seafarer, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to anyone involved in maritime activities.