longboat

noun

long·​boat ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt How to pronounce longboat (audio)
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: a large oared boat usually carried by a merchant sailing ship

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The two were on a private longboat trip through the Limestone Islands near Krabi when the boat took a detour after an island lunch. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Floating markets drift past in longboats piled with tropical produce. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026 The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said. — ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longboat

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of longboat was in the 15th century

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longboat

noun
long·​boat ˈlȯŋ-ˌbōt How to pronounce longboat (audio)
: a large boat carried on a ship

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