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Definition of yacht

as in schooner

a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it

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The major conundrum designers face with modern explorer yachts is balancing function and form. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Monroe came to Washington, and Jack took her out on the Potomac on the presidential yacht with a group of his friends. — Laurence Leamer, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026

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Daisy makes Jenna, who has been in yachting for a couple of years, her second stew. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026 China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yacht

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The wreckage may have come from a schooner barge, a type of merchant vessel commonly used to transport cargo along the East Coast during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Robinson said.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary fete on a four-masted schooner in New York City to mark the launch of Opium is still talked about by industry veterans today.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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Its location in an industrial working waterway won’t provide glorious views, but there’s something whimsical about hot tub boating on a summer’s evening, especially with a local Driftwood beer in hand.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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Despite the risks, vessels continue to transit the Strait, reflecting its commercial importance, particularly for energy shipments to Asian markets, Ampatzidis said.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Purdue University confirmed on Monday that the crew would sleep aboard its vessel rather than on the island, citing the enormous crustaceans as one reason for the decision.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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