sailing boat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sailing boat
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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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 • May 15, 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
A private vessel had spotted the sailing boat off the small island of Falconera, officials said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
A Turkish wooden sailing boat, known as a gulet, left from Izmir in western Turkey on Feb. 22 and arrived near Italy after about four days of navigation.
From Reuters • Mar. 1, 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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