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mariners

n.
US //ˈmɛɹənɝz// UK //mˈæɹɪnəz// mariners
  1. 1 sailors (n.)
    C1 Advanced Literary Formal

    people who work on ships or sail across the sea.

    Individuals engaged in seafaring or navigation. Often used in historical, legal, or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation.

    Example

    The old stories tell of brave mariners who sailed into unknown waters.

    Example

    The monument was erected to honour the merchant mariners who lost their lives during the treacherous Atlantic crossings of the nineteenth century.

    Usage

    Usually plural in modern usage when referring to a group of sailors.
  2. 2 sports team (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate American English Sport

    a professional baseball team from Seattle in the United States.

    The Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball franchise based in Seattle, Washington.

    Example

    We went to the stadium to watch the Mariners play against the Yankees.

    Example

    Fans gathered at the ballpark early, hoping to see the Mariners clinch a spot in the post-season after a decade-long drought.

Last updated June 20, 2026