sailer

noun

sail·​er ˈsā-lər How to pronounce sailer (audio)
: a ship or boat especially having specified sailing qualities

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As of October 2023, more than 600 women were assigned to operational submarines as officers and sailers, according to the institute. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2024 The custom 170-footer, which was recently delivered by Tramontana and listed for charter with IYC, combines the cruising capabilities of a high-tech sailer with the lavish amenities of a luxury superyacht. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2024 The musical, set in 1888, follows four sailers, including two brothers, who are struck by a violent storm that tanks their ship near the coast by New Bedford, Massachusetts. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024 After launch, the vessel will eclipse the 417-foot Koru as the world’s tallest sailer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024 The sailer has a cruising speed of 6 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023 At sea on the newest ship, the Disney WISH, sailers can attend the engagement party of Queen Anna and Kristoff in the Kingdom of Arendelle from Frozen. James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023 The sailer will also feature a custom energy management system to control and distribute power without the use of generators. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2023 Christened Amplitude, the 311-footer pairs the comfort and grunt of a motor yacht with the eco-friendly features of a sailer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sailer was in the 15th century

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“Sailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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