as in yachts
a boat equipped with one or more sails
we were stuck in the sailboat for an hour until the wind came up and we could move again
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Recent Examples of sailboats
The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
European sailors during the colonial period were intrigued by this unique design that made the sailboats lightweight and quick while still providing stability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid that had previously gone missing arrives at the port of Havana on March 28, 2026.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed concern on Friday for two missing sailboats carrying nine people that were bound for Cuba with humanitarian aid.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In Connecticut, all boats with motors — regardless of length — and all sailboats powered by sail alone — 19 1/2 feet or longer — must be registered before launching, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The desiccation left marinas that once teemed with sailboats marooned, surrounded by sand.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
European sailors during the colonial period were intrigued by this unique design that made the sailboats lightweight and quick while still providing stability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid that had previously gone missing arrives at the port of Havana on March 28, 2026.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed concern on Friday for two missing sailboats carrying nine people that were bound for Cuba with humanitarian aid.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In Connecticut, all boats with motors — regardless of length — and all sailboats powered by sail alone — 19 1/2 feet or longer — must be registered before launching, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The desiccation left marinas that once teemed with sailboats marooned, surrounded by sand.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailboats
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The side decks or walkways that typically connect the aft to the bow on sailing yachts have been removed, meaning that the interior of the main deck can stretch across the full length of the beam.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press, citing a regional official directly involved in the negotiations, said the plan allows for both Iran and Oman to charge fees for ships to transit the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The number of vessels in the Royal Navy fleet, including aircraft carriers, destroyers frigates and submarines has fallen from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, according to The Associated Press' analysis of figures from the Ministry of Defense and the House of Commons Library.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The number of vessels in the Royal Navy fleet, including aircraft carriers, destroyers frigates and submarines has fallen from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, according to the Associated Press’ analysis of figures from the Ministry of Defense and the House of Commons Library.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Sailboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailboats. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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