tall ship

noun

Synonyms of tall shipnext
: a sailing vessel with at least two masts
especially : square-rigger

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Sail 4th 250 The largest flotilla of tall ships from across the globe will come to New York Harbor from July 3 to July 9. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Organizers note that Boston is one of only two cities welcoming both the tall ships and soccer fans to the region. Neal Riley, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Operation Sail was a floating parade of 16 tall ships and more than 100 smaller vessels from around the world — including, even, the Soviet Union. ABC News, 13 June 2026 But don’t miss a costume ball at the Library of Congress, tall ships in Alexandria, multiple film festivals, a taste of Sweden on the National Mall, block parties, wine tastings and a Friday night tribute to the Warped Tour — also in town this weekend. Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tall ship

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tall ship was circa 1548

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“Tall ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20ship. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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tall ship

noun
: a sailing vessel with at least two masts
especially : square-rigger

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