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yacht club

noun

Definition of yacht club

: a club organized to promote and regulate yachting and boating

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Mention Newport, Rhode Island, and visions of Gilded Age mansions and preppy yacht clubs may follow. Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Millennials decorate their Newport home with a touch of beachy glam," 20 June 2019 David and Janet McCue knew little about the show and had no interest in appearing on it when they were approached in 2001 by Mr. Thomas, a member of their yacht club. New York Times, "‘This Old House’ Turns 40," 5 July 2019 Suzanne’s exterior design touches and the restaurant’s inviting and open interior marries elements of a yacht club and a beachside fine restaurant. Eric Velasco, al, "Try seafood like you’ve never had before at Automatic," 7 Aug. 2019 Another member at the yacht club had been shooting video of the storm when the lightning hit Perseverance. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, "‘It was nuts’: Owner of yacht that was struck by lightning in Boston says he’s thankful no one was hurt," 8 July 2019 Related activities on land will be based at the yacht club. Jennifer Bolton, Houston Chronicle, "La Porte chamber offers fishing tourney for anglers, kids," 17 July 2019 The yacht club is located off Volanta Avenue in Fairhope. Kathy Jumper, al.com, "Bigger is better for commercial property," 29 June 2019 Remember Holly boating down the Connecticut River from Pattaconk or Deep River yacht clubs with a bunch of friends and a dog or two on board. courant.com, "Holly Hollister," 23 June 2019 Shelter Island Heights, for instance, the neighborhood near the North Ferry terminal, has frilly Victorians sunning themselves on hillsides overlooking the harbor and yacht club. Julie Lasky, New York Times, "Shelter Island, N.Y.: A Paradise That Has Its Challenges," 16 May 2018

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First Known Use of yacht club

1834, in the meaning defined above

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