yachting

Definition of yachtingnext
present participle of yacht

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachting
Verb
  • The Abaco islands, meanwhile, are known for their charming towns and many fishing, sailing, and boating opportunities.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Currently, two island communities north of Miami Beach are trying to tamp down the noise offshore from a boating party that drifted their way after the dredging of the nearby Haulover Sandbar several years ago.
    Douglas Hanks, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • On March 7, 1949, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) were stationed on a boat called the R/V Atlantis that was sailing off the coast of Bermuda.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The fleet comprises aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Yachting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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