yacht

/jɒt/

NOUN

1. A boat used for pleasure trips or racing

A relatively luxurious vessel used for recreational cruising or racing on water, typically powered by sails, an engine, or both.

A vessel used for leisure trips, coastal exploration, relaxation, or spending time on the water.

He invited his friends to join him for a weekend getaway on his luxurious yacht.
The millionaire entrepreneur enjoyed relaxing on the deck of his private yacht.
The couple celebrated their anniversary aboard a yacht while cruising along the coast.

A privately owned or chartered vessel used for personal purposes rather than commercial transportation or cargo operations.

The prestigious sailing event attracted a fleet of elegant yachts from around the world.
The harbor was filled with privately owned yachts and other recreational vessels.
The owner invited his family to spend the summer aboard his yacht.

A boat designed or equipped for sailing competitions, regattas, or other forms of water-based racing.

The prestigious sailing event attracted a fleet of elegant yachts from around the world.
The crew prepared the yacht for the upcoming regatta.
The racing yacht crossed the finish line ahead of its competitors.

VERB

To sail, voyage, cruise, or race using a yacht.

To travel or cruise on the water aboard a yacht, usually for recreation or leisure.

They spent the weekend yachting along the Mediterranean coast.
The couple often yachts in the summer to explore nearby islands.
During their vacation, the family traveled by yacht to several secluded beaches.

To participate in sailing competitions or races using a yacht.