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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Star Princess sails around the Caribbean and Alaska, both of which are exceptional choices for romantic sailings.
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Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The design of the vehicle's rear is inspired by the fantail of a sailing yacht.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Seven-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Connect with sailing experts and manufacturers.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The design of the vehicle's rear is inspired by the fantail of a sailing yacht.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Seven-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Connect with sailing experts and manufacturers.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sailing
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailing. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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