Galleon

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈliːən/

Definitions of galleon

noun a large sailing ship used especially by the Spanish in the 15th to 18th centuries, originally as a warship and later for trade

Example Sentences

A1 The galleon sailed across the ocean.

A2 The pirates boarded the galleon and set sail for treasure.

B1 The Spanish galleon was heavily armed to protect its cargo.

B2 The galleon's crew worked together to navigate through rough seas.

C1 The galleon was a majestic sight as it approached the port.

C2 The captain of the galleon was known for his strategic skills in battle.

Examples of galleon in a Sentence

formal The galleon was a type of sailing ship used by European nations in the 16th to 18th centuries.

informal The pirate ship looked just like a classic galleon from the movies.

slang Check out that old galleon sailing in the harbor!

figurative Her mind was a galleon, sailing through the sea of knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of galleon

• past tense: galleoned
• plural: galleons
• comparative: more galleon
• superlative: most galleon
• present tense: galleon
• future tense: will galleon
• perfect tense: have galleoned
• continuous tense: is galleoning
• singular: galleon
• positive degree: galleon
• infinitive: to galleon
• gerund: galleoning
• participle: galleoning

Origin and Evolution of galleon

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'galleon' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'galion' which in turn came from the Spanish word 'galeón'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large, multi-decked sailing ship used by European powers in the 16th to 18th centuries, the term 'galleon' has evolved to represent a type of ship known for its impressive size and ornate design.