Definition of
Yacht
- (noun, artifact) an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
- (verb, motion) travel in a yacht
via WordNet, Princeton University
Synonyms of Yacht
Origin of the word Yacht
- 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. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper