Synonyms for

Yacht

Verb / jɑ:t / Another word for yacht — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a medium-sized sailboat equipped for cruising or racing

Synonyms & similar words

racingyacht boat vessel sailboat sloop cruiser catamaran ship craft motorboat

Synonyms by register

Formal

pleasure craft luxury vessel sailing vessel

Informal

boat ship liner

Literary

barque caravel

Antonyms

dinghy rowboat canoe kayak scull raft

Common collocations

  • luxury yacht
  • motor yacht
  • sailing yacht
  • private yacht
  • charter a yacht
  • own a yacht
  • superyacht

Word family

noun yacht

Usage note

A yacht typically refers to a relatively large and luxurious boat used for pleasure or racing, distinguishing it from smaller vessels like dinghies or workboats.

Example sentences

  1. My uncle has a yacht that he takes out on the lake every summer.
  2. We went on a yacht cruise around the Mediterranean.
  3. The yacht was equipped with a kitchen and sleeping cabins.
  4. The yacht race was exciting to watch from the shore.
  5. She bought a new yacht to use in her yacht club races.

Quotes

  • “A yacht isn't just a platform for life's pleasant moments, it's a symbol of what's possible.” - Tom Perkins
  • “I don't own a yacht because the upkeep is too high.” - Anthony Anderson
  • “A yacht is a hole in the water into which you pour money.” - unknown

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