Meaning of the word yacht in English

What does yacht mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

yacht

US /jɑːt/

UK /jɑːt/

a medium-sized sailboat equipped for cruising or racing

Example:

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They sailed their new yacht across the Mediterranean.

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The billionaire owns several luxury yachts.

Synonym:

boat vessel cruiser

to travel in a yacht

Example:

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They plan to yacht around the Caribbean next summer.

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He loves to yacht whenever he gets the chance.

Synonym:

sail cruise

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