Schooners Meaning in English
word · lemma: schooner
Definition
Schooners are large sailing ships with two or more masts, usually rigged with fore-and-aft sails. In some countries, 'schooner' also means a large glass for serving beer.
Usage & Nuances
'Schooners' is formal for the ship meaning, but in Australia and parts of the UK, it's informal for a large beer glass. For ships, often used in history or nautical contexts. Don't confuse with other ship types like 'brig' or 'barque'. For beer, size of a 'schooner' can vary by region.
Example Sentences
Old schooners sailed across the ocean.
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Two large schooners arrived at the port.
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The pub serves beer in schooners.
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Back in the 1800s, schooners were the fastest ships around.
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Can we get two schooners of lager, please?
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We watched the sunset from the deck, waving at passing schooners.
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