longboat

noun

long·​boat ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt 

: a large oared boat usually carried by a merchant sailing ship

Examples of longboat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once senior officers had set off on a longboat to seek help in what is now Jakarta, Cornelisz divided the remaining survivors into factions, playing them off against each. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Oct. 2026

The two were on a private longboat trip through the Limestone Islands near Krabi when the boat took a detour after an island lunch. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Floating markets drift past in longboats piled with tropical produce. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for longboat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

longboat

noun

long·​boat ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt 

: a large boat carried on a ship