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sloop Synonyms
Another word for sloop
Choosing another word for sloop depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A one-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft mainsail and a single headsail.
Usage Example
"They spent the summer cruising along the coast of Maine in a wooden sailboat."
Strong
sailboat
• noun (Context 2)
A small, lightly armed warship used historically for patrol, escort, and anti-submarine duties.
Usage Example
"During the eighteenth century, the naval corvette was valued for its speed and maneuverability in shallow coastal waters."
Strong
corvette
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sloop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sloop