sailboat

noun

sail·​boat ˈsāl-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
: a boat usually propelled by sail
sailboater noun
sailboating noun

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
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Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sailboat was in 1752

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Cite this Entry

“Sailboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailboat. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sailboat

noun
sail·​boat ˈsā(ə)l-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
: a boat equipped with sails

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