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Definition of sloop

sloop

/sluːp/
sloop
Plural:sloops
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• noun

1

A one-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft mainsail and a single headsail.

Example

"They spent the summer cruising along the coast of Maine in a wooden sloop."

2

A small, lightly armed warship used historically for patrol, escort, and anti-submarine duties.

Example

"During the eighteenth century, the naval sloop was valued for its speed and maneuverability in shallow coastal waters."

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• Rhymes for sloop

• Nearby Words

slogan
sloganeering
sloganize
sloop
slop
slope
slopeside

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Dutch sloep, which is likely derived from French chaloupe ('shallop') or Low German slupen ('to glide').

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