Definition

Proper noun: - A fictional adventurer: Sinbad the Sailor is a legendary hero from Middle Eastern folklore, most famously featured in the story collection One Thousand and One Nights (also known as the Arabian Nights). He is characterized by his seven extraordinary sea voyages, during which he encounters magical creatures, survives perilous situations, and acquires great wealth.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The tales of Sinbad the Sailor are filled with encounters with giant birds and sea monsters.
  • In One Thousand and One Nights, Scheherazade narrates the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor to the king.
  • The character of Sinbad the Sailor represents the spirit of adventure and the rewards of perseverance.

Advanced Usage

• As an archetype: The name "Sinbad the Sailor" is often used to refer to someone who has had many adventurous or perilous experiences, especially involving travel.
  • After hearing about his trip through the jungle, we started calling him our modern-day Sinbad the Sailor.

Variants and Related Words

• Sinbad (Proper noun): A common shortened form of the character's name.
  • The film is loosely based on the voyages of Sinbad.
• The Seven Voyages of Sinbad (Noun phrase): The collective term for his series of adventures.

Synonyms

• Marco Polo (Proper noun): A historical, real-world explorer known for extensive travels, sometimes used figuratively for an adventurer.
• Odysseus (Proper noun): The hero of Homer's , known for his long, adventurous voyage home.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A Sinbad-like voyage: Used to describe a journey that is long, dangerous, and filled with strange or wonderful events.
  • Their cross-continental expedition turned into a real Sinbad-like voyage.

Noun

1. in the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages