/ Dictionary / Index S sampan: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sam•pan Pronunciation: (sam'pan), [key] — n. any of various small boats of the Far East, as one propelled by a single scull over the stern and provided with a roofing of mats. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sampan (Thesaurus) sampaguita samphire Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language