1. a person who travels or works on the sea, especially as a sailor or mariner

Examples

• The old seafarer told stories of his adventures across the Pacific.
• Many seafarers spend months at sea before returning to port.
• The museum displays artifacts collected by seafarers from around the world.
• She comes from a family of seafarers who have worked on ships for generations.
• The experienced seafarer could navigate by the stars alone.
• Modern seafarers use GPS technology to chart their courses.
• The seafarer’s journal documented his voyage to distant lands.