catamaran

noun

Definition of catamarannext
as in yacht

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Recent Examples of catamaran Developed with Hellkats Powerboats, the twin-motor catamaran shattered the 100 mph barrier at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, recording a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 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 For Chandler, his wife and their two dogs, living aboard their 50-foot catamaran anchored just south of Miami’s Dinner Key Marina is a way of life. — Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 The big draw is the catamaran seating and the specialised cocktails but traditional Atollian food is also served here. — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for catamaran
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catamaran
  1. yacht
  2. sloop
  3. schooner
  4. ketch
  5. keelboat
  6. catboat
  7. yawl
  8. outrigger
Noun
  • The ladies all get on a yacht and are confronted with cardboard cutouts of them in their very first season.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • At almost 400 feet in length, the Launchpad is the largest yacht ever constructed by luxury superyacht builder Feadship, according to the company.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of yacht
Noun
  • Just two days after the Hannah was underway, her crew captured the Unity, a sloop loaded with naval stores and lumber, supplies sorely needed by British forces in Boston.
    — Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
  • Palm Beach Motor Yachts has taken its supermaxi sloop to new heights—quite literally.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of sloop
Noun
  • Amid the oceangoing vessels bound for all four corners of the world was a little twenty-ton schooner built in Monterey, the Peor es Nada.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
  • From there, walk toward Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Derby Wharf before getting back onto the water for a harbor cruise or schooner sail.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of schooner
Noun
  • The Panamax ketch features a sleek aluminum exterior, with a displacement hull and a distinctive pointed bow.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
  • And through such buffetings Constance’s little ketch had run aground.
    — Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Definition of ketch
Noun
  • This sailing school follows both Sail Canada's and keelboat certification programs as well.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • However, apart from his time competing on high-speed M32 catamarans, Canfield’s experience and success have come through racing traditional keelboats.
    — Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of keelboat
Noun
  • Those who prefer something more active can rent jet skis or head on a catboat tour in a two-person catamaran.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
  • In the latter, white children steer a catboat heeling at a rakish angle.
    — Carol Strickland, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2022
Definition of catboat
Noun
  • The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
    — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Captain William Griffin and his crew escaped, hopping on the ship’s yawl boat, in time to see the ship and its iron ore cargo vanish underwater.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Definition of yawl
Noun
  • Meanwhile, at Palmares Outpost, Papagayo’s adventure hub, those craving an adrenaline rush can try mountain biking or outrigger canoeing.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The money will finance dozens of routine but essential items, such as a new roof, a 24-seat school bus and outrigger canoes that will be used by military veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of outrigger

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