# matelot

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmæt.ləʊ/

## Definitions
1. A sailor.
2. A mate; a boon companion.

## Etymology
From Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. Doublet of matross.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/matelot