yacht
word
/ˈjɑt/
yaht
/jˈɒt/
yot
Definition
A yacht is a large, comfortable boat used mainly for pleasure, travel, or sport rather than for work or transport.
Usage & Nuances
Often suggests wealth or luxury, though not every yacht is extremely large. Common combinations include 'luxury yacht', 'private yacht', and 'sailing yacht'. Do not confuse it with a general 'boat' or a commercial 'ship'.
Spanish: yatePortuguese (BR): iatePortuguese (PT): iateChinese (Simplified): 游艇Chinese (Traditional): 遊艇Hindi: नौका (विलासिता की) - यॉटArabic: يختBengali: য়টRussian: яхтаJapanese: ヨットVietnamese: du thuyềnKorean: 요트Turkish: yatUrdu: یٹIndonesian: yacht - kapal pesiar
Example Sentences
She wants to travel on a yacht someday.
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They saw a white yacht near the island.
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The yacht is bigger than our boat.
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We spent the afternoon watching a yacht race from the beach.
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That isn't just a boat—it's a luxury yacht.
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He dreams of sailing his own yacht around the Mediterranean.
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