: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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Examples of catamaran in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIf your stay falls on a Thursday, don’t miss the Jazzy Sunset Cruise aboard the resort’s 60-foot, double-decker catamaran, Miss Babsie.—Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024 The two-story catamaran leaves from the docks of the Historic Seaport and offers an adventurous day of paddling through a maze of backcountry mangroves to spot wildlife, and then sailing to a stunning sandbar.—Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 The zero-emission catamaran, which was first teased in 2021, combines a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system with next-gen artificial intelligence to ensure more sustainable cruising on the high seas.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 May 2024 Wider Yachts will unveil its first catamaran in less than a fortnight.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for catamaran
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Word History
Etymology
Tamil kaṭṭumaram, from kaṭṭu to tie + maram tree, wood
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