skiff

noun

: any of various small boats
especially : a flat-bottomed rowboat

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There’s also some great hiking, beach walks, kayak tours and more skiff rides. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Watkins steered the skiff across a clear blue lagoon twice the area of Manhattan to the eastern end. Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 Hop in a kayak or on a skiff ride for more intimate portraits of the state’s incredible wildlife. Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025 Erik Heil Germany, one of the newer teams, is led by driver Erik Heil, a two-time bronze medalist in the 49er skiff class. Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skiff

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skif, from Middle French or Old Italian; Middle French esquif, from Old Italian schifo, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scip ship

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skiff was in the 15th century

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“Skiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiff. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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skiff

noun
: any of various small boats
especially : a flat-bottomed rowboat

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