sailing ship

American  

noun

1. a large ship equipped with sails.

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sailing ship British  

noun

1. a large sailing vessel

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Etymology

Origin of sailing ship

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

“We saw a giant sailing ship that flew in the sky!” they boasted.

From Literature

A historic Clydebuilt sailing ship has been towed out to sea off the coast of Hawaii and deliberately sunk, prompting outrage from maritime conservation groups.

From BBC

The vessels are divided into four classes, ranging from large sailing ships to smaller single-masted boats.

From BBC

Authorities in New York are investigating the site where a Mexican sailing ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge for clues about how the fatal collision occurred.

From BBC

But when they went to investigate, they found a 19th Century sailing ship, "loaded to the sides" with champagne, wine, mineral water and porcelain.

From BBC