as in yachts
a boat equipped with one or more sails
we were stuck in the sailboat for an hour until the wind came up and we could move again
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Recent Examples of sailboats
The event will feature some 40 wooden-hull vessels ranging from powerboats to sailboats and custom wooden craft.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The snowy season also allows for Nordic skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing, and ice boating, when sailboats on metal runners glide on the frozen lake.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
European sailors during the colonial period were intrigued by this unique design that made the sailboats lightweight and quick while still providing stability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid that had previously gone missing arrives at the port of Havana on March 28, 2026.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The snowy season also allows for Nordic skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing, and ice boating, when sailboats on metal runners glide on the frozen lake.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
European sailors during the colonial period were intrigued by this unique design that made the sailboats lightweight and quick while still providing stability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid that had previously gone missing arrives at the port of Havana on March 28, 2026.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailboats
Noun
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There are around $4 billion’s worth of yachts anchored in Port Hercule over the Grand Prix weekend, including Faith, owned by Aston Martin’s billionaire Canadian chairman Lawrence Stroll.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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But nestled by the Mediterranean, surrounded by super yachts, F1’s least-good race is also its most famous and glamorous.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Two other ships owned by Lan, priced at about $175,000 each, have also failed to find buyers.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The event forced operators to cut daily transits from 36 ships to just 24.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Unlike traditional destroyers or frigates that require large crews, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels are designed to operate with minimal or no personnel onboard.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The Navy could eventually field 50 to 65 of the new frigates, according to Naval News.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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When the Resolution had arrived at Tanna, Cook had followed his usual practice and drawn two lines in the sand to mark out an area which the crew would use for landing their dinghies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, often in makeshift dinghies, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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“Sailboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailboats. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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