Synonyms for

Schooner

Verb / ˈsku:nɜ: / Another word for schooner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A schooner is a sailing ship with two or more masts, the forward one being shorter than the others.

Synonyms & similar words

ship vessel boat craft yacht barque brigantine ketch clipper galleon cutter sloop catamaran dinghy canoe raft paddleboat steamboat ferry liner

Example sentences

  1. The schooner was loaded with cargo for its voyage.
  2. The sailors hoisted the sails on the schooner.
  3. The captain of the schooner navigated through rough seas.
  4. The schooner was built in the 1800s.
  5. The schooner is a popular choice for recreational sailing.

Quotes

  • A schooner is a sailing vessel used by pirates in the olden days. - John Dyer
  • I want a boat that will take me far away from here, beyond the horizon, beyond the sunset. A schooner, with a full moon and the sea as my companions. - Isabel Allende
  • The schooner is a beautiful sight. She is not only a work of art, but also a work of nature. - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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