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sailboat

noun
sail·​boat | \ ˈsāl-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio) \

Definition of sailboat

: a boat usually propelled by sail

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Other Words from sailboat

sailboater \ ˈsāl-​ˌbō-​tər How to pronounce sailboater (audio) \ noun
sailboating \ ˈsāl-​ˌbō-​tiŋ How to pronounce sailboating (audio) \ noun

Synonyms for sailboat

Synonyms

bark, dinghy, windjammer

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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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Thunberg has been sailing to New York to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23, and traveled on a zero-emissions sailboat to reduce the environmental impact of her journey, according to a statement from her team. Rob Picheta, CNN, "Greta Thunberg reaches New York after 15-day yacht journey," 28 Aug. 2019 What to do One of the joys of Manhattan is perching on the West Side to watch sailboats drift easily along the Hudson, unbothered by whatever is happening on land. New York Times, "A Sailing Lesson on the Hudson, Followed by Nature, History and Good Eats in Inwood," 21 Aug. 2019 Newport, Rhode Island Newport is practically synonymous with tony New England, where sailboats dot the harbor and the well-heeled explore the cobbled shopping wharves. Condé Nast Traveler, "The Most Beautiful Towns in America," 21 Sep. 2018 What to do: Windrider of the Rockies windrider.us Via lessons, sailboat rentals, tours, and small group or corporate team building, the firm has been spreading the love of sailing in the Colorado high country since the mid-1990s. Rachel Walker, The Know, "Looking for a new way to savoring the Colorado Rockies? Try sailing," 13 Aug. 2019 The sunken sailboat’s owner managed to remove the boat himself, sparing the city the towing costs. oregonlive.com, "Abandoned boats along Portland waterways receive long-awaited attention," 12 Aug. 2019 The 84th annual Flight of Newport Beach sailboat regatta drew sailors of all ages to Newport Harbor on Sunday. Daily Pilot, "Small boats provide big fun in Flight of Newport Beach regatta," 22 July 2019 But if the county approves the proposal, price increases for sailboat storage and community room rentals and other programs are expected to take effect Aug. 1. Los Angeles Times, "A day at the beach could get a bit more expensive. L.A. County is voting on fee hikes," 22 July 2019 Kids were also able to take part in several activities, including a bounce house, making race cars and sailboats at the Home Depot table, face painting and hair painting, and fishing in the fountain. Steve Smith, courant.com, "Kids Kid Around The Center," 19 July 2019

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First Known Use of sailboat

1752, in the meaning defined above

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sailboat

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sailboat

US : a boat that has a sail

sailboat

noun
sail·​boat | \ ˈsāl-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio) \

Kids Definition of sailboat

: a boat equipped with sails

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