Sailing
'seɪlɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo travel on water using a sailing vessel.
'seɪl
To travel by ship or boat, especially using sails.
They are sailing around the world.
💡 Simply: Sailing is like taking a boat trip using the wind to push the boat along. It's like going on a watery adventure, using a big sheet (the sail) to catch the breeze and move the boat.
👶 For kids: To go on a boat using the wind to move it.
More Examples
The ship was sailing through rough seas.
We plan to go sailing next weekend.
How It's Used
"We went sailing on the lake yesterday."
"The ship is sailing to Europe."
The practice of navigating a ship or boat by means of sails.
'seɪlɪŋ
The act of traveling by ship or boat, especially using sails.
Sailing is a relaxing hobby for many.
💡 Simply: Sailing is a fun activity where you use the wind to move a boat across water. It's like a game where you use the sail to catch the breeze and go on an adventure.
👶 For kids: The act of using a boat with a sail to travel on water.
More Examples
We went on a sailing adventure.
The club offers sailing lessons.
How It's Used
"Sailing is a popular recreational activity."
"We enjoyed our sailing trip through the islands."
Idioms & expressions
smooth sailing
Progressing easily and without problems.
"After we fixed the initial issues, it was smooth sailing from then on."
From Middle English *sailynge*, present participle of *saile* (“to sail”), from Old English *seglian* (“to sail”), from *segl* (“sail”).
Historically, sailing was a critical means of transportation and trade, shaping global exploration and commerce.
Memory tip
Imagine the wind filling a sail – that's how you go sailing!
Word Origin
"To travel by ship using sails."