as in schooner
a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure
a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it
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Recent Examples of yacht
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Then, Gabriel, who got a job as a chef on a yacht for most of the season, sent her a postcard asking him to join her in Greece.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, famous friends Kate Hudson and Dakota Johnson were spotted yachting together on July 1.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Noun
With Season 5 ending on a cliffhanger for Emily and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) – adrift on a yacht off the shores of Greece – as well as Mindy and Nico (Park's real-life former beau Paul Forman) and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), the possibilities are endless for next season's romantic storylines.
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Across time in Tuscany and yachting around the Greek islands, Kylie experimented with the skirt over trousers trend, and got back to the L.A. heat in an easy, breezy Miu Miu mini-dress.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
Noun
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When the schooner was just off the coast of El Salvador, a tramp steamer spotted them and finally supplied fresh water.—
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Ella is shocked to suddenly find Nick (Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian, aboard her schooner and accuses him of being a stowaway.—
Verb
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Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.—
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The Coral Gables man operating the boat that ran over and killed a 15-year-old girl wakeboarding behind a yacht in Biscayne Bay pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless-boating charges Monday in a Miami-Dade County court.—
Noun
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
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The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and returned to the region, Reuters reported, attributing the statement to an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter.—
Noun
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
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This can be a shelf or basket with crafts, puzzles, books, or practical life activities.—
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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