yacht
noun
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Definition of yacht
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of various recreational watercraft: such as
a
: a sailboat used for racing
b
: a large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising
yacht
verb
yachted;
yachting;
yachts
Definition of yacht (Entry 2 of 2)
: to race or cruise in a yacht
Examples of yacht in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Other boats, including yachts and other private craft, were also helping to evacuate people. — Washington Post, "âThis hour of darknessâ as Dorian toll rises in Bahamas," 9 Sep. 2019 Other boats, including yachts and other private craft, were also helping to evacuate people. — Michael Weissenstein, Anchorage Daily News, "Rescue teams still trying to reach hurricane-flooded communities in Bahamas," 7 Sep. 2019 Other boats, including yachts and other private craft, were also helping to evacuate people. — Michael Weissenstein, The Denver Post, "âHour of darknessâ for Bahamas; 43 dead, with toll to rise," 7 Sep. 2019 Foxx and Holmes were seen kissing on a luxury yacht and racing on wave runners together in Miami, FL ahead of New Year's Eve. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Complete Timeline of Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxxâs Rumored Relationship," 19 Aug. 2019 As bridge dedication ceremonies got under way, an armada of Navy destroyers, yachts and power boats formed a huge oval in parade beneath the bridge. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego-Coronado bridge dedicated 50 years ago," 2 Aug. 2019 Other aspirational brands, such as Minuty, are popularâoften by the magnumâon the yachts and in the beach clubs of the Riviera. — The Economist, "Even the French are learning to drink pink," 1 Aug. 2019 If your vibe is less yacht and more grown-up scout camp, this Helly Hansen dress uses similar lightweight material in a sleeveless design. — Blair Braverman, Outside Online, "Blair Braverman's Favorite Active, Bra-Friendly Dresses," 29 July 2019 In meetings with shipbuilders in London, Mr. Tafoya said, Mr. Epstein dove into details about the yacht and cast himself as a tough negotiator. — Emily Steel, New York Times, "How Jeffrey Epstein Used the Billionaire Behind Victoriaâs Secret for Wealth and Women," 25 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
After taking a week off from Instagram, Selena Gomez posted a video of her friends yachting, eating avocados, and smiling in Australia. — Emily Sundberg, The Cut, "Selena Gomezâs Yacht Video Aims to Debunk the âBeauty Mythâ," 20 Mar. 2018 Since leaving the White House in January, Barack and Michelle Obama have been yachting, eating gelato and enjoying the best of what the world has to offer. — Ashley Hoffman, Time, "Michelle Obama Wished Barack Obama a Happy Birthday With the Sweetest Throwback Photo," 4 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yacht.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for yacht
yacht
noun
English Language Learners Definition of yacht
: a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure
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yacht
noun
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Kids Definition of yacht
: a small ship used for pleasure cruising or racing
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