Sailor

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪ.lər/

Definitions of sailor

noun A person who works on a ship or boat, especially one whose job involves sailing

Example Sentences

A1 The sailor sailed the ship across the ocean.

A2 The sailor waved goodbye to his family as the ship set sail.

B1 The sailor navigated through rough waters during the storm.

B2 The experienced sailor knew how to handle the ship in challenging conditions.

C1 The sailor's expertise in maritime navigation was highly respected among the crew.

C2 The seasoned sailor had traveled to every corner of the globe during his career at sea.

Examples of sailor in a Sentence

formal The sailor navigated the ship through rough waters with great skill.

informal The sailor knows these waters like the back of their hand.

slang That sailor is one salty dog, always telling tall tales.

figurative She was a sailor in the sea of life, navigating through challenges with grace.

Grammatical Forms of sailor

• past tense: sailed
• plural: sailors
• comparative: more sailor-like
• superlative: most sailor-like
• present tense: sail
• future tense: will sail
• perfect tense: have sailed
• continuous tense: is sailing
• singular: sailor
• positive degree: sailor
• infinitive: to sail
• gerund: sailing
• participle: sailing

Origin and Evolution of sailor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sailor' originated from the Old English word 'sælere' which means 'one who sails'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sailor' has retained its original meaning of someone who works on a ship and is responsible for sailing duties.