sailors
word · lemma: sailor
/ˈseɪɫɝz/
SAY-lurz
/sˈeɪləz/
SAY-luhz
Definition
People who work on ships or boats, especially as part of a crew at sea.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in maritime, naval, and travel contexts; 'sailors' refers to crew members, not passengers. Common collocations: 'navy sailors', 'merchant sailors'. Do not confuse with 'soldiers' (army).
Spanish: marinerosPortuguese (BR): marinheirosPortuguese (PT): marinheirosChinese (Simplified): 水手Chinese (Traditional): 水手Hindi: नाविकArabic: بحّارونBengali: নাবিকরাRussian: матросы - морякиJapanese: 船乗りたち - 水夫たちVietnamese: thủy thủKorean: 선원들Turkish: denizcilerUrdu: ملاحوںIndonesian: pelaut - pelayar
Example Sentences
The sailors worked hard to keep the ship clean.
basic
After months at sea, the sailors were happy to see land.
natural
Many sailors have traveled around the world.
basic
The sailors waved as the ship left the port.
basic
Some sailors shared exciting stories about their adventures.
natural
Being sailors, they were used to storms and rough seas.
natural