: a light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled by paddling
canoed; canoeing
: to transport in a canoe
also
: to travel by canoe down (a river)
: to go or travel in a canoe
Examples of canoe in a Sentence
Verb
He canoed down the river to the camp.
They canoed part of the Colorado River this summer.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Guided by Chief Sekeletu and people of the Makololo tribe, Livingstone approached from upstream of the falls by dugout canoe.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Outdoor lovers will enjoy canoeing, fishing, kayaking, hydro-biking, and swimming, while there are also courts set up for badminton, bocce ball, croquet, ladder golf, tennis, and even yard dice.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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Noun
The best way to verify its status is to float the scenic river by canoe, tube, or kayak.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Guided by Chief Sekeletu and people of the Makololo tribe, Livingstone approached from upstream of the falls by dugout canoe.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
Additional Activities Other activities include canoeing, ziplining across the gorge, visiting local markets, and cultural tours.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Outdoor lovers will enjoy canoeing, fishing, kayaking, hydro-biking, and swimming, while there are also courts set up for badminton, bocce ball, croquet, ladder golf, tennis, and even yard dice.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for canoe
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canoe. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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