mariner
noun
Simple meaning
A man who serves as a sailor.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɛɹənɚ
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Definition
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noun
baseball
A player on the team the Seattle Mariners.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The old mariner told tales of his voyages across the ocean.”noun
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Of or relating to the sea.
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Sense: player on the team the Seattle Mariners
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