Definition of yacht
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of various recreational watercraft: such as
a
: a sailboat used for racing
b
: a large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising
yacht
verb
yachted; yachting; yachts
Definition of yacht (Entry 2 of 2)
: to race or cruise in a yacht
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The first known use of yacht was in 1557
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