sailboat
n. A2 Elementary US //ˈseɪɫˌboʊt// UK //sˈeɪlbəʊt// sail·boat
n. a boat that uses large pieces of cloth called sails to move across the water instead of an engine.
n. a vessel propelled by the wind through the use of sails.
We spent the whole weekend sailing on a small sailboat.
The family bought a used sailboat to spend their summer holidays exploring the coast.
While motorboats offer speed and convenience, many sailors prefer the quiet and rhythmic motion of a sailboat, which relies entirely on the natural forces of the wind.
From sail + boat.