Sailboat

/ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small sailing yacht.

He participated in the race with his newly purchased sailboat.

A boat that is propelled by sails and is typically used for recreational or competitive sailing.

We rented a sailboat for the weekend to explore the beautiful lake.

Any boat equipped with sails.

Her dream is to own a large sailboat and sail around the world.

A type of boat often used in sailing sports and leisure activities.

The local sailing club organizes events for anyone who has a sailboat.

The word 'sailboat' is a compound of 'sail' and 'boat', where 'sail' comes from the Old English 'sægl' and 'boat' from Old Norse 'bátr'.

sail into the sunset

To embark on a journey towards a hopeful or optimistic future.

sail close to the wind

To take risks or act dangerously.

smooth sailing

Easy progress or a situation free from difficulties.

sailing

The activity of using a sailboat or other vessel with sails.

sail

A piece of fabric attached to a mast that captures wind to propel a boat.

mast

The tall vertical structure on a sailboat that supports the sails.

Going sailing

We're going sailing this weekend; hope the weather's nice!

Sailor's jargon

He used a lot of sailboat jargon during the race.