motor sailer

noun

Synonyms of motor sailernext
: a motorboat with sailing equipment

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There’s something for everyone, from traditional wooden gulets to luxury motor sailers and beyond. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of motor sailer was circa 1923

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“Motor sailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motor%20sailer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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