# sailboat

/ˈseɪɫˌboʊt/ (US) · /sˈeɪlbəʊt/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sailboat
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a boat that uses large pieces of cloth called sails to move across the water instead of an engine.

For teachers: 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.

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