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

There's a miniature sailboat mounted on a wall, a marble plinth bearing a pile of seashells. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

And when the sun is shining, that also means the water’s sparkling, sailboats are bobbing, and seagulls are cawing. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

The top row is there because my wife and I live on a sailboat full-time. — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026

The location is incredible, just in the middle of the harbor, and the setting is so elegant and authentic, with amazing old sailboat models. — Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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