nautical

adjective

nau·​ti·​cal ˈnȯ-ti-kəl How to pronounce nautical (audio)
ˈnä-
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
a dictionary of nautical terms
nautical flags
nautical skills
nautically adverb

Examples of nautical in a Sentence

a dictionary of nautical terms collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
Recent Examples on the Web The decor for the remodeled guestrooms, which previously had a nautical theme embellished with bold red, white and Navy blue accents, now has a more tranquil, coastal vibe, much like the rest of the property. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 The Miami Beach Convention Center will showcase marine engines, electronics and accessories, nautical gifts and apparel, services and more. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Clippers Inside super fan Steve Ballmer’s construction plans for the perfect NBA arena Nov. 15, 2022 The organization is hopeful that the new look, which leans heavily into the team’s nautical roots, will receive better reviews. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 According to the team, the new font is a custom look that’s meant to resemble naval typography — sticking with the nautical theme and drilling it home. Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The space — designed by Florentine architect Michele Bonan who collaborated with Cipriani on other global outposts — reflects a nautical aesthetic with polished wood interiors with steel trim, brown leather chairs, Murano chandeliers, black-and-white fashion photography and green velvet accents. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024 Just in the last two days, independent video game creators and film directors have announced two horror movies and a video game featuring the character, while memes are spreading online showing Mickey in absurd and inappropriate scenes, including nautical accidents and terrorist attacks. Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2024 The theme is nautical, with the new restaurant seating about 300 people inside and on an outdoor terrace. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024 Filled with palm trees, nautical decor and drinkware, the bar still has its iconic tiki-theme but Walter has plans to take the bar to the next level with more events and more guests. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from nautēs sailor, from naus ship — more at nave

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nautical was in 1552

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Cite this Entry

“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nautical

adjective
nau·​ti·​cal ˈnȯt-i-kəl How to pronounce nautical (audio)
ˈnät-
: of or relating to sailors, navigation, or ships
nautically adverb
Etymology

from Latin nauticus "nautical," from Greek nautikos (same meaning), from nautēs "sailor," from naus "ship" — related to astronaut, nausea see Word History at nausea

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