Synonyms for
Yachts
Definition
a medium-sized sailboat equipped for cruising or racing.
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Common collocations
- luxury yachts
- motor yachts
- sailing yachts
- super yachts
- mega yachts
- yachts for sale
- charter a yacht
- own a yacht
Word family
noun yacht
Usage note
Yachts typically refer to large, luxurious recreational boats, often sailboats or motorboats. The term is generally not used for commercial vessels or smaller recreational craft.
Example sentences
- The wealthy businessman owns a large yacht that he takes out on the weekends.
- The yacht club hosts races every Saturday afternoon.
- The sailor spent months refurbishing his vintage yacht.
- The family chartered a yacht for their vacation this year.
- The yacht was equipped with all the latest technology for navigation and communication.
Quotes
I would rather own a little and see the world than own the world and see a little. - Alexander Sattler
Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. - George Matthew Adams
The best sailor is not the one who can navigate the stormy seas, but the one who can calm the stormy seas. - Unknown