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Definition of sailing

sailing

/ˈseɪl.ɪŋ/
sail · ing
Plural:sailings
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• noun

1

The sport, pastime, or activity of traveling in a boat propelled by wind-catching sails.

Example

"She took up competitive sailing while living near the coast."

2

A scheduled departure or voyage of a passenger ship or ferry from a port.

Example

"Rough weather forced the ferry company to cancel all afternoon sailings across the channel."

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• Rhymes for sailing

• Nearby Words

sailfin pleco
sailfin tang
sailfish
sailing
sailor
sailorlike
sailorman

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English verb seglian, meaning to travel on water by means of a sail, joined with the suffix -ing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sailing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sailing
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