sailing boat

noun

British.

1. sailboat.

sailing boat

/ ˈseɪlˌbəʊt /

noun

1. a boat propelled chiefly by sail

Word History and Origins

Origin of sailing boat¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

He attended a special school, regularly went sailing and on holiday with his family and was helping his dad renovate a sailing boat.

From BBC

On stage, he performs in a ramshackle sailing boat, clinging to the mast as the ocean threatens to consume him.

From BBC

In an eye-catching performance, the 24-year-old was tossed around the stage in a rickety sailing boat, reflecting the turbulent emotional waters of his lyrics.

From BBC

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

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

Related Words

• racer 
• sailboat 
• sloop