yacht

noun
UK: /jɒt/
US: /jɑːt/

  1. A large, expensive boat, usually with sails or a motor, used for racing or pleasure.

    1. We saw a yacht sailing on the lake today.
    2. The millionaire often takes his yacht out for leisurely cruises around the islands.

  2. To travel or race in a yacht.

    1. They like to yacht during their summer vacation.
    2. Wealthy enthusiasts yacht competitively in regattas around the Mediterranean.

Synonyms

cutter sailboat boat schooner vessel
yacht intransitive-verb

  1. To sail or travel in a yacht for pleasure.

    1. Let's yacht this weekend if the weather is good.
    2. They plan to yacht along the coast, exploring hidden coves and harbors.
yacht transitive-verb

  1. To manage or sail a yacht.

    1. He learned to yacht at a very young age.
    2. She expertly yachted the vessel through the choppy waters, displaying her sailing skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yacht" in English means: A large, expensive boat, usually with sails or a motor, used for racing or pleasure., To travel or race in a yacht..

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

Synonyms for "yacht": cutter, sailboat, boat, schooner, vessel.

Example usage of "yacht": "We saw a yacht sailing on the lake today.". More examples on the page.