Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing Results for "sailing"
See Also:
  • present participle of sail.
Definitions

sailing

[sey-ling] / ˈseɪ lɪŋ /












NOUN
shipping
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He added: "The surgeon said 'come back next month' and I said 'no, I can't. I've got to get back to my boat. I'm going sailing, I've got to finish my trip to Norway'."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A father and daughter from Australia have been putting their relationship to the ultimate test - by sailing together around the world.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Proponents of the new fast entry rules say speedy index inclusion, paired with SpaceX’s unique lock-up rules, could lead to smoother sailing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

A former corporate lawyer, Feldstein Soto squeaked through the primary before sailing to victory in her bid for the position in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The president felt as if “he was himself again” when he saw people swimming and walking at the beach, boats sailing on the ocean, and the soldiers pacing the perimeter of the cottage lawn.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sailing" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com