1
a
: the technical skill of managing a ship : navigation
b
: the method of determining the course to be followed to reach a given point
2
a
: the sport of handling or riding in a sailboat
b
: a departure from a port
Examples of sailing in a Sentence
They're going sailing next week.
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Luckily, the island is a choose-your-own-adventure spot, offering fishing, hiking, sailing, tennis, volleyball, horseback riding, a soccer field and cricket pitch, and watersports galore.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
Lunchtime was spent with friends she's met sailing over the years.
—Nancy Chen, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Luckily, the island is a choose-your-own-adventure spot, offering fishing, hiking, sailing, tennis, volleyball, horseback riding, a soccer field and cricket pitch, and watersports galore.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
Members gain access to events, sailing privileges, and the opportunity to connect with other affluent members.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sailing
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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