sailor

Everyday

1. A sailor is a person who works on a ship or boat, especially as part of its crew. tree →
2. A sailor is a member of a navy. tree →
3. A sailor is a person who sails boats for fun or sport. tree →

In the lessons

In history and stories sailors go on voyages, explorations and adventures (Captain Cook, pirates, the Navy). In everyday life sailors sail small boats on lakes and the sea; water safety means wearing a life jacket. Phrases: «sailor suit», «a good sailor» (not seasick), «sailor's knot», «sailor's hat».

Examples

• The sailor climbed up the mast. tree →
• My uncle was a sailor in the Navy. tree →
• The sailors pulled hard on the ropes. tree →
• Sailors used the stars to find their way at night. tree →
• She is a keen sailor and races dinghies at weekends. tree →
• I'm not a good sailor; I get seasick on boats. tree →
• The old sailor told stories of storms at sea. tree →
• Every sailor must wear a life jacket. tree →
• Presently the sailors lowered the anchor and landed. tree →

Note

Countable: «a sailor». Spelling trap: ends in «-or», not «-er» (but «sailer» is a rare word for a ship). Similar: «seaman», «mariner». «A good sailor» can mean someone who does not get seasick.