sailors
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈseɪɫɝz// UK //sˈeɪləz// sailors
n. people who work on a boat or ship as their job. You use this word for anyone who helps sail a vessel, from the crew to the captain.
n. individuals who work as members of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat. Refers to those who navigate or assist in the operation of a vessel at sea.
The sailors prepare the ship for the long journey.
After weeks at sea, the tired sailors were relieved to see the lights of the harbor on the horizon.
Experienced sailors understand that the ocean's temperament can shift from a glassy calm to a violent storm within a matter of hours, requiring constant vigilance and technical skill.
Usage
Plural form of 'sailor'.