seafaring
noun
sea·far·ing
ˈsē-ˌfer-iŋ 
: the use of the sea for travel or transportation
seafaring
adjective
Examples of seafaring in a Sentence
He began a life of seafaring.
Recent Examples on the Web
Aman Ride the wave Nothing evokes seafaring excitement quite like tall white sails, and private yachts offer that plus service and sustainability credentials.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Synergy was involved in at least three seafaring tragedies since 2018 that led to the deaths of crew members, according to investigation records from transportation safety agencies and government statements.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
Here lies Bermuda Storm, a giant 300-seat simulator platform designed to mimic a large seafaring vessel and sit in a sort of all-encompassing multiplex.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The initiative seeks to map seafaring routes used by Tehran and stop the arms shipments while in transit, an acknowledgment that the Houthis are likely to pose a significant security challenge for the foreseeable future.
—Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Tales of conquering heroes and seafaring legends are reflected through its richly tiled artworks, storied architectural elements, and the Roman and Moorish ruins that lie scattered throughout its bucolic countryside.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
This period saw the arrival of several cultural features in anatomically modern humans, ushering in new technologies for tool making, seafaring capabilities, and artistic expression in ornaments and cave art.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Pym is a reference to Poe's only finished novel, a seafaring adventure called The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Oct. 2023
Its commercial success and vocal fanbase have undoubtedly inspired several hospitality chains (see: Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express) to announce their own seafaring operations in recent months.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2023
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Synergy was involved in at least three seafaring tragedies since 2018 that led to the deaths of crew members, according to investigation records from transportation safety agencies and government statements.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
Here lies Bermuda Storm, a giant 300-seat simulator platform designed to mimic a large seafaring vessel and sit in a sort of all-encompassing multiplex.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The initiative seeks to map seafaring routes used by Tehran and stop the arms shipments while in transit, an acknowledgment that the Houthis are likely to pose a significant security challenge for the foreseeable future.
—Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Tales of conquering heroes and seafaring legends are reflected through its richly tiled artworks, storied architectural elements, and the Roman and Moorish ruins that lie scattered throughout its bucolic countryside.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
This period saw the arrival of several cultural features in anatomically modern humans, ushering in new technologies for tool making, seafaring capabilities, and artistic expression in ornaments and cave art.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Pym is a reference to Poe's only finished novel, a seafaring adventure called The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Oct. 2023
Its commercial success and vocal fanbase have undoubtedly inspired several hospitality chains (see: Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express) to announce their own seafaring operations in recent months.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2023
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“Seafaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafaring. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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seafaring
noun
sea·far·ing
ˈsē-ˌfar-iŋ
-ˌfer-
: a traveling over the sea as work or recreation
seafaring
adjective
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