: a boat usually propelled by sail
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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Fifty years ago, his parents welcomed him into the world in the small V-berth of their sailboat in the San Diego Bay.
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Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
The sweeping vistas of the water, often dotted with lobster boats and sailboats, are among the area’s most memorable.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
This year, the company began offering sailboat trips for between five and 10 people to observe the whales.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
The sweeping vistas of the water, often dotted with lobster boats and sailboats, are among the area’s most memorable.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
This year, the company began offering sailboat trips for between five and 10 people to observe the whales.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“Sailboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailboat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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sailboat
noun
sail·boat
ˈsā(ə)l-ˌbōt 
: a boat equipped with sails
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