Pronunciation: /seɪl fɔr/

Definitions of sail for

noun a type of watercraft that uses wind as its primary source of propulsion

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a sail for the first time.

A2 The sail for the regatta was postponed due to bad weather.

B1 The sail for the cruise around the Mediterranean was a dream come true.

B2 The sail for the charity event raised over $10,000 for the cause.

C1 The sail for the America's Cup race required months of intense training and preparation.

C2 His passion for sail for adventure led him to explore remote islands and untouched landscapes.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating the destination or purpose of sailing

Example Sentences

A1 The boat will sail for the island tomorrow.

A2 They decided to sail for a new adventure in a different country.

B1 The cruise ship will sail for the Caribbean next week.

B2 The yacht set sail for the open sea at sunrise.

C1 The cargo ship will sail for multiple ports to deliver goods.

C2 The navy vessel will sail for enemy territory under the cover of darkness.

Examples of sail for in a Sentence

formal The sailors will sail for the next port of call at dawn.

informal We're planning to sail for the island tomorrow morning.

slang Let's sail for the beach and catch some waves!

figurative She decided to sail for new opportunities in a different city.

Grammatical Forms of sail for

past tense

sailed for

plural

sail for

comparative

sail for

superlative

sail for

present tense

sails for

future tense

will sail for

perfect tense

have sailed for

continuous tense

sailing for

singular

sails for

positive degree

sail for

infinitive

to sail for

gerund

sailing for

participle

sailing for

Origin and Evolution of sail for

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sail for' originated from the Old English word 'seglian' which means to set sail or to navigate a ship.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sail for' has evolved to encompass the act of embarking on a journey by sea or by boat, not just the literal setting of sails on a ship.