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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The line defines short cruises as ranging from four to six nights and mid-length sailings as seven to nine nights, while longer cruises are 10 or more nights.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
These sailings are ideal for travelers wanting to enjoy the holiday spirit abroad without skipping Christmas dinner at home.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In the relatively calm, turquoise seas of the Ionian Sea, flotilla yacht charters are great for family and friends seeking easygoing sailing between islands, including Corfu, Lefkas, and Paxos.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Cruises Often thought of as kids-focused, Disney Cruise Line offers celebratory sailings that cater to adults-only groups, too.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
These sailings are ideal for travelers wanting to enjoy the holiday spirit abroad without skipping Christmas dinner at home.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In the relatively calm, turquoise seas of the Ionian Sea, flotilla yacht charters are great for family and friends seeking easygoing sailing between islands, including Corfu, Lefkas, and Paxos.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Cruises Often thought of as kids-focused, Disney Cruise Line offers celebratory sailings that cater to adults-only groups, too.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
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 20 Apr. 2025.
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