Windjammer

Pronunciation: /wɪndˈdʒæmər/

Definitions of windjammer

noun a large sailing ship, especially one with tall masts and many sails

Example Sentences

A1 A windjammer is a type of sailing ship.

A2 The windjammer sailed gracefully across the ocean.

B1 The crew of the windjammer worked together to navigate through rough seas.

B2 The windjammer was known for its impressive speed and agility.

C1 The windjammer's intricate rigging system required skilled sailors to operate.

C2 The windjammer's history as a merchant vessel dates back to the 19th century.

Examples of windjammer in a Sentence

formal The windjammer sailed gracefully across the open sea.

informal We spotted a windjammer out on the water while we were fishing.

slang That windjammer is one cool-looking ship!

figurative Her words were like a windjammer, cutting through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of windjammer

• plural: windjammers
• comparative: more windjammer
• superlative: most windjammer
• present tense: windjam
• future tense: will windjam
• perfect tense: have windjammed
• continuous tense: is windjamming
• singular: windjammer
• positive degree: windjammer
• infinitive: to windjam
• gerund: windjamming
• participle: windjammed

Origin and Evolution of windjammer

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'windjammer' originated from sailors in the late 19th century to describe a type of sailing ship that relied on wind power.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe large merchant sailing ships, the term 'windjammer' has evolved to also refer to a type of person who enjoys sailing or to a type of music genre.