Word
mariner
US/ˈmɛɹənɝ/
UK/mˈæɹɪnɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who works on a ship or helps navigate it. It is a more formal or old-fashioned word for a sailor.
n. a person who navigates or assists in the operation of a ship at sea. Often carries a literary or formal tone compared to 'sailor'.
Examples
“The old mariner told stories about his life at sea.”
“Experienced mariners know how to read the stars and the wind to guide their vessels safely through the night.”
“The poem tells the haunting tale of an ancient mariner who is cursed after killing an albatross, a bird traditionally considered a sign of good luck by those at sea.”
Examples
simple
“The old mariner told stories about his life at sea.”
contextual
“Experienced mariners know how to read the stars and the wind to guide their vessels safely through the night.”
complex
“The poem tells the haunting tale of an ancient mariner who is cursed after killing an albatross, a bird traditionally considered a sign of good luck by those at sea.”
Usage
Often used in literary, historical, or formal maritime contexts.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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