Yacht

Pronunciation: /jɒt/

Definitions of yacht

noun a large, luxurious watercraft used for pleasure cruising or racing

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big yacht in the harbor.

A2 The yacht sailed smoothly across the ocean.

B1 The wealthy businessman owns a luxurious yacht.

B2 We chartered a yacht for a week-long vacation in the Mediterranean.

C1 The yacht's sleek design and state-of-the-art technology impressed everyone on board.

C2 The billionaire's yacht was equipped with a helicopter pad and a swimming pool.

Examples of yacht in a Sentence

formal The wealthy businessman arrived at the marina in his luxurious yacht.

informal Let's take the yacht out for a spin this weekend!

slang Check out that sick yacht cruising by!

figurative Her confidence was like a sleek yacht sailing through rough waters.

Grammatical Forms of yacht

• past tense: yachted
• plural: yachts
• comparative: more yacht
• superlative: most yacht
• present tense: yacht
• future tense: will yacht
• perfect tense: have yachted
• continuous tense: is yachting
• singular: yacht
• positive degree: yacht
• infinitive: to yacht
• gerund: yachting
• participle: yachted

Origin and Evolution of yacht

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'yacht' is derived from the Dutch word 'jacht', which means 'hunt' or 'chase'. Originally, it referred to fast, light sailing vessels used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other enemies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'yacht' evolved to refer to luxurious pleasure vessels used for leisure sailing and racing, reflecting the shift from its military origins to recreational purposes.