sloop
What is another word for sloop? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small sailboat with a single mast and one headsail.
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How to use sloop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sailing sloop
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch "sloep," related to the word "shallop," another term for a light boat.
Full origin of sloop →Frequently asked questions
What does “sloop” mean?
The word “sloop” means a small sailboat with a single mast and one headsail. In plain terms, a single-masted sailing boat.
How do you pronounce “sloop”?
“Sloop” is pronounced sloop (/sluːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “sloop” in a sentence?
Here is “sloop” used in a sentence: “They sailed the coast in a small sloop.”
What part of speech is “sloop”?
“Sloop” is a noun.
Where does the word “sloop” come from?
The word “sloop” comes from Dutch. Borrowed from Dutch "sloep," related to the word "shallop," another term for a light boat.
