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sailor (noun)

A sailor is a person who works on a boat or a ship as their job. They help move the ship across the water and take care of the vessel while at sea.

💬 Example

"The old sailor told stories about his adventures at sea."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a person SAYing 'hello' to a LURE (fishing lure) while on a boat. SAY-LURE sounds like SAILOR.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
mariner seaman seafarer deckhand boatman
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it as 'sailer'.

Pronouncing the 'or' clearly instead of using a schwa sound.

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