sailboat

noun

sail·​boat ˈsāl-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
Synonyms of sailboatnext
: a boat usually propelled by sail
sailboater
ˈsāl-ˌbō-tər How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
noun
sailboating
ˈsāl-ˌbō-tiŋ How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
noun

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we were stuck in the sailboat for an hour until the wind came up and we could move again
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There's a miniature sailboat mounted on a wall, a marble plinth bearing a pile of seashells. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 And when the sun is shining, that also means the water’s sparkling, sailboats are bobbing, and seagulls are cawing. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The top row is there because my wife and I live on a sailboat full-time. — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026 The location is incredible, just in the middle of the harbor, and the setting is so elegant and authentic, with amazing old sailboat models. — Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sailboat

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First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sailboat was in 1752

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“Sailboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailboat. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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sailboat

noun
sail·​boat ˈsā(ə)l-ˌbōt How to pronounce sailboat (audio)
: a boat equipped with sails
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