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

Cruise Marbella’s coastline Those eager to spend time on the water can explore the coastline aboard a private yacht or sailboat. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Authorities in San Mateo County rescued three people after their sailboat capsized in San Francisco Bay over the weekend. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Deputies brought the three boaters — described as Foster City residents — out of the water, and the unit transported the boaters and towed the sailboat to the Coyote Point Marina. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Jared works at the San Diego Yacht Club, running sailboat races and managing the IT department. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 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