1
a
: the technical skill of managing a ship : navigation
b
: the method of determining the course to be followed to reach a given point
2
a
: the sport of handling or riding in a sailboat
b
: a departure from a port
Examples of sailing in a Sentence
They're going sailing next week.
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Jane Woolridge, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
On embarkation day, guests sailing on any Holland America cruise itinerary can enjoy cocktails featuring Taittinger, created especially to celebrate sailaway.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Jane Woolridge, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
On embarkation day, guests sailing on any Holland America cruise itinerary can enjoy cocktails featuring Taittinger, created especially to celebrate sailaway.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Mount Gay x Devereux Golf Course Collection features polos, T-shirts, hats, golf bags and other pieces that draw inspiration from Mount Gay’s 300-year history and long connection to the sport of sailing.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Disney Cruise Line is offering 50% off kids' fares on select sailings when traveling with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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