Synonyms for sea captain

Most common

master · skipper

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The captain of a ship, as distinguished from a captain in the army.

Related words

Is a kind of

captain officer sailor seafarer seaman

Example sentences

• master It is difficult for foreigners to master Japanese.
• skipper The skipper is giving the order to board the ship.

By length

6 letters

master²

7 letters

captain², skipper²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (master² = 2 syllables).