schooner

noun
UK: /ˈskuːnər/
US: /ˈskuːnər/

  1. A sailing ship with two or more masts, with the foremast typically being shorter than the mainmast.

    1. The schooner sailed smoothly across the water.
    2. The historic schooner was restored to its original beauty and glory for tourists.

  2. A tall glass, especially for beer or ice cream.

    1. I ordered a schooner of beer at the bar.
    2. She enjoyed a tall schooner of ice cream on a hot day, to relax.

Synonyms

two-master

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "schooner" in English means: A sailing ship with two or more masts, with the foremast typically being shorter than the mainmast., A tall glass, especially for beer or ice cream..

The phonetic transcription of "schooner" is /ˈskuːnər/ in British English and /ˈskuːnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "schooner": two-master.

Example usage of "schooner": "The schooner sailed smoothly across the water.". More examples on the page.