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noun

Definition of yachtnext
as in schooner
a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it

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verb

as in to boat

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Recent Examples of yacht
Noun
Developed in partnership with Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design, the new Oyster P60 combines the space and stability of a multihull with the cruising capabilities of an offshore yacht. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 The event, which started out as a one-day yacht trip, has since evolved into a three-day celebration, and many attendees even come from out of town. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
Daisy makes Jenna, who has been in yachting for a couple of years, her second stew. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026 China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yacht
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
  1. schooner
  2. boat
  3. vessel
Noun
  • Built by master Konjo shipwrights in South Sulawesi using dense tropical teak and ironwood, Silolona and its sister phinisi schooner, Si Datu Bua, venture where few travelers have sailed before.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The wreckage may have come from a schooner barge, a type of merchant vessel commonly used to transport cargo along the East Coast during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Robinson said.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Best Things to Do At the heart of Eagles Mere Village is Eagles Mere Lake, which serves as the focal point for swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, and boating in the summer.
    — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Naya Rivera, who played cheerleader Santana Lopez, died in an accidental drowning while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake in 2020.
    — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of boat
Noun
  • That move placed the vessel within Russia’s Pacific submarine force, which operates across the country’s eastern maritime approaches.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • These come in a simple tin vessel that goes well with any type of home decor.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Oct. 2026
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