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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Recent Examples of yacht
Charna Flam, People.com, 6 June 2025
Highlights include opera at the Glyndebourne Festival; flat racing at the Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood meetings; rowing at the Henley Royal Regatta; yachting at Cowes and, of course, tennis at Wimbledon.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
This thing goes from zero to 60 faster than Captain Sandy’s yacht in a windstorm.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 July 2025
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Noun
She was spotted yachting around the Capri coast in a black one-piece swimsuit
The actress was also seen heading to the seaside town with her husband, Brad Falchuk, and their friend Edward Norton
Gwyneth Paltrow is soaking in the Italian sun.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 June 2025
Highlights include opera at the Glyndebourne Festival; flat racing at the Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood meetings; rowing at the Henley Royal Regatta; yachting at Cowes and, of course, tennis at Wimbledon.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Verb
The highlight of the party Amy Green threw on a 300-foot yacht off the coast of Ibiza was a mermaid.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
This thing goes from zero to 60 faster than Captain Sandy’s yacht in a windstorm.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
Noun
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The Californian is a 41 year-old wooden topsail schooner that was built as a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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According to the articles, a schooner named Oriental left Connecticut en route to Philadelphia with five crew members onboard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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For the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, each nation was also boated down the river, making the Seine a focal point for Olympians and visitors.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The Chinese have forbidden any fishing or boating on the lake due to conservation commitments, but our guide informed us that occasionally North Korean soldiers will venture with a boat for fishing in the lake.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Three helicopters and a thermal drone had been involved in the search by air over the Bali Strait, while about 20 vessels and fishing boats were mobilized for the sea search, Suyatno said.—
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5 July 2025
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Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Kids can enjoy a magic show starring Christopher T. Magician and participate in various crafts and activities.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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