yachts 1 of 2

plural of yacht

yachts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of yacht

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of yachts
Noun
The Rolex Swan Cup takes place every two years on the Costa Smeralda, Sardinia’s glittering northern Italian coastline, and this September a record 170 yachts will line up on a hectic start line. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Windstar’s fleet has an array of options to fit any travel style, offering both sailing yachts and all-suite yachts across its Greece voyages. Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Sirena Yachts made one mighty splash at Cannes this year, presenting one of the largest yachts of the show. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 The friction is when this starts taking place in smaller resorts, luxury trains, yachts, and where the clientele is specifically paying super high prices to avoid this stuff. Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
Noun
  • Large passenger vessels require systems that can deliver high efficiency while providing precise manoeuvrability, reliability and low levels of noise and vibration.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Diesel prices in Lagos nearly doubled, fishing vessels in Maputo were left on the beach, and construction projects in Addis Ababa stalled, sending workers home.
    Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Down at the lake, boats just off the shore slowed to listen while swimmers took in the music from floaties.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
    Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With an emphasis on eco-friendly production, such as plastic-free packaging and recyclable metals, Corston crafts hardware worth investing in.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Vendors and growers carry in their selections from different parts of the city and greater New England, making the lively market feel like a center for the region’s resurgence of artisan crafts and family farming.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There’s something magical about New England in the summer, when sailboats fill the harbors, lobster rolls are a staple, and historic seaside towns are at their liveliest.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Like his father — an Olympic champion sailor in 1928 — Harald loved the sea and sailboats.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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