longboat

noun

long·​boat ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt How to pronounce longboat (audio)
Synonyms of longboatnext
: a large oared boat usually carried by a merchant sailing ship

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Floating markets drift past in longboats piled with tropical produce. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor. — Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026 Luckily, the zombies in 28 Years Later have yet to invent longboats, so the island society has been able to endure, albeit on a semi-permanent war footing. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for longboat

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of longboat was in the 15th century

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longboat

noun
long·​boat ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt How to pronounce longboat (audio)
: a large boat carried on a ship

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