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UK/["/ˈseɪlɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈseɪlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Sailing

the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails

In simple words: Using a boat with sails to travel on water.

Sailing in a sentence

  • to go sailing
  • a sailing club
  • the college rowing and sailing teams
  • They are going on a 10-day sailing trip.
  • There are six sailings a day.
  • What time is the next sailing?
  • Sailings were suspended in the high winds.
  • The company operates regular sailings between Hull and Zeebrugge.
  • the 4 p.m. sailing from Dover to Calais

How to use Sailing

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate when talking about leisure activities or sport, but may not be suitable in technical discussions regarding naval travel.

Grammar pattern

sailing + object

Memory hint

Think of 'sail' and imagine a sailboat gliding smoothly across the water.

Related words

Collocations with Sailing

Synonyms for Sailing

  • boating
  • yachting
  • navigating

Opposites of Sailing

Common mistakes with Sailing

  • Confused with 'sailor' (a person who sails boats).
  • Misunderstanding 'sailing' as only for large boats, while small boats also sail.
  • Using 'sailing' incorrectly as a noun without proper context.

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Frequently asked questions about Sailing

What does Sailing mean?

Using a boat with sails to travel on water.

What is the definition of Sailing?

the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails

How do you use Sailing in a sentence?

to go sailing

Can you give another example of Sailing?

a sailing club

What are synonyms for Sailing?

Common alternatives include boating, yachting, navigating.

What is the opposite of Sailing?

Opposite meanings include driving, floating.

What words go with Sailing?

It commonly pairs with dinghy, go, club, school, regatta.

What are common mistakes when using Sailing?

Confused with 'sailor' (a person who sails boats). Misunderstanding 'sailing' as only for large boats, while small boats also sail. Using 'sailing' incorrectly as a noun without proper context.

How do you pronounce Sailing?

US: /["/ˈseɪlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈseɪlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sailing?

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate when talking about leisure activities or sport, but may not be suitable in technical discussions regarding naval travel.

What CEFR level is Sailing?

"Sailing" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.