sailboat

noun

sail·​boat ˈsāl-ˌbōt 

: a boat usually propelled by sail

sailboater

ˈsāl-ˌbō-tər 

noun

sailboating

ˈsāl-ˌbō-tiŋ 

noun

Synonyms of sailboat

• yacht
• ship
• schooner
• sloop
• dinghy
• frigate

Examples of sailboat in a Sentence

we were stuck in the sailboat for an hour until the wind came up and we could move again

Recent Examples on the Web

Jet Ski, stand-up paddleboard, kayak, and sailboat rentals are also available nearby. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026

Ian Roman / America's Cup The America’s Cup will always be more than just another sailboat race. —Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Along the western edge of the Netherlands, where long stretches of blue sea meet shores painted with pine trees, windmills, and sailboats, lies Domburg—a 16th-century village in the maritime province of Zeeland. —Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026

Belgian startup Philéole has developed Grain Blanc, a compact vertical-axis wind turbine designed to generate electricity directly from wind while a sailboat is underway. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sailboat

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

Kids Definition

sailboat

noun

sail·​boat ˈsā(ə)l-ˌbōt 

: a boat equipped with sails