motor sailer

noun

, Nautical.

1. a yacht having sails and an engine as an alternative or auxiliary means of propulsion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of motor sailer¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Variety Cruises is offering the Adriatic Odyssey, departing Aug. 20 from Dubrovnik for a seven-night itinerary on a 24-cabin motor sailer.

From New York Times

One of the rewards?Spitz has signed advertising contracts worth an estimated $5,000,000?is a $65,000, 39-ft. citron-yellow Ericson motor sailer, which he bought to celebrate his engagement to Susan Weiner, 21, a sometime model and the daughter of a Los Angeles steel executive.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most fetching was a 35-ft. sloop-rigged motor sailer made by that master of motorboats, Chris-Craft.

From Time Magazine Archive

At the risk of almost certain death, Burger, P. J., seaman second class, remained in the motor sailer and endeavored to get it clear for floating from the ship.

From Project Gutenberg