navigator

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈna-və-ˌgā-tər How to pronounce navigator (audio)
: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate

Examples of navigator in a Sentence

The crew includes a copilot and a navigator. Would you be willing to act as navigator while I drive? The ship is equipped with a satellite navigator.
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Look at this first-quarter possession: Nembhard is the Pacers’ best on-ball defender and an elite screen navigator. Eric Nehm, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025 Opposing big men aren’t skilled screen navigators because they just aren’t used to that being required of them. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025 Her hope navigator referred her to a church and to a local shelter, records Davidson provided show. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 Services available through local or regional adult education programs vary, however all programs provide certain academic programming including digital literacy training, career navigator support. Larry Covino, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for navigator

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of navigator was in 1574

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“Navigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigator. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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navigator

noun
nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈnav-ə-ˌgāt-ər How to pronounce navigator (audio)
: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate

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