sailboat

noun

sail·​boat ˈsāl-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
: a boat usually propelled by sail
sailboater noun
sailboating noun

Examples of sailboat in a Sentence

we were stuck in the sailboat for an hour until the wind came up and we could move again
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As the boating industry shifted from sailboats to mega yachts, Sailorman was able to adapt with customers’ changing demands. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025 In a video shared by the Coast Guard, the sailboat can be seen being battered by strong winds as the rescue team approach the vessel. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 Butcher Boy sailboat: Built 1902, acquired 1971; 40 feet long. Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 For reference, the fiberglass used in sailboat hulls is typically only about 1 cm thick (0.4 in). Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sailboat

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sailboat was in 1752

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“Sailboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailboat. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

sailboat

noun
sail·​boat ˈsā(ə)l-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
: a boat equipped with sails

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