Word Noun
sailboat
n.
A2 Elementary US /ˈseɪɫˌboʊt/ UK /sˈeɪlbəʊt/ sail·boat UK spelling sailboats
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.”
Etymology
From sail + boat.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
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