Definition of

Yacht

  1. (noun, artifact) an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
  2. (verb, motion) travel in a yacht

via WordNet, Princeton University

Synonyms of Yacht

racing yacht

Alternate forms of Yacht

Derivations: yacht, yachting

Hypernyms: boat, vessel, watercraft

Origin of the word Yacht

  1. 1557, yeaghe "a light, fast-sailing ship," probably from Norw. jaght, from M.L.G. jacht, shortened form of jachtschip "fast pirate ship," lit. "ship for chasing," from jacht "chase," from jagen "to chase, hunt," from O.H.G. jagon, from P.Gmc. *jagojanan.

via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper

People who say Yacht

  • JimmianB @TwasMeee yacht club. You?

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  • ashley_petrey RT @kayley_klaus: redneck yacht club keeps coming on shuffle.. this definitely means lake season is hereeee ☀⛵

  • pictonallwhites RT @zachbraff: Dear Mark Zuckerberg, right now you're probably thinking about buying a yacht. Just so you know, I am supes fun to have on a yacht.

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Words that sound like Yacht

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