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Synonyms

sailing boat

American  

noun

British.

  1. sailboat.

sailing boat British  
/ ˈseɪlˌbəʊt /

noun

  1. a boat propelled chiefly by sail

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Etymology

Origin of sailing boat

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

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A 120-year-old sailing boat of a design dating back to the Vikings is helping to preserve the future of traditional boatbuilding in Scotland.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

I had a Baltic 37, a sloop, that was a beautiful sailing boat, and I’d go out with a couple of friends and enjoy the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

On August 15, a sailing boat called “Roam” also wound up in the middle of the pumice.

From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 18, 2024

A private vessel had spotted the sailing boat off the small island of Falconera, officials said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

“Perhaps I can make it into a sailing boat like the fishermen bring to Belin’s gate, or a barge such as the King uses,” he said.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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