Word
sailboat
Phoneticssail·boat, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈseɪɫˌboʊt/
UK/sˈeɪlbəʊt/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“We spent the whole weekend sailing on a small sailboat.”
contextual
“The family bought a used sailboat to spend their summer holidays exploring the coast.”
complex
“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.”
Etymology
From sail + boat.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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