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Meaning of the word yacht in English

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yacht

US /jɑːt/
UK /jɒt/
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Noun

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

Verb

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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land yacht