yachting

noun

yacht·​ing ˈyä-tiŋ 

: the action, fact, or pastime of racing or cruising in a yacht

Examples of yachting in a Sentence

We went yachting over the weekend.

Recent Examples on the Web

The big picture Windstar Cruises is known for its low-key yet upscale yachting-style of cruising on three sailing ships and three motor yachts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Stassi Anastassov, former Duracell CEO, has taken the helm at Ferretti Group following a contentious boardroom battle, despite his lack of prior yachting experience. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Pioneer Yachts, the German shipyard founded by engineer and entrepreneur Mike Frank just two years ago, has launched the first unit of its new solar-electric catamaran, blazing a new trail in emissions-free yachting. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Surrounded on three sides by water (two rivers plus the Atlantic Ocean), boating, sailing, and yachting are all popular activities here. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yachting

• blotting
• clotting
• dotting
• jotting
• knotting
• plotting
• potting
• rotting
• slotting
• spotting
• squatting
• swatting

Kids Definition

yachting

noun

yacht·​ing

: the sport of racing or cruising in a yacht