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yachtsman

noun
yachts·​man | \ ˈyäts-mən How to pronounce yachtsman (audio) \

Definition of yachtsman

: a person who owns or sails a yacht

Examples of yachtsman in a Sentence

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Six peaceful scenes of cruising in Venice – where American yachtsmen and women went for some international fun and competition – were created in 1874 by Hartford native William Gedney Bunce. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "’Sailing on the Sound’ at Wadsworth Atheneum recalls early days of yachting," 7 Aug. 2019 San Diego’s contribution to the American delegation consists of Bill Miller, sensational pole vaulter; Joe Jessop, yachtsman, and Norene Forbes, swimmer. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "From the Archives: When the Olympics first came to California," 30 July 2019

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First Known Use of yachtsman

1862, in the meaning defined above

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yachtsman

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English Language Learners Definition of yachtsman

: a man who owns or sails a yacht

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