sailingyacht
nounUK /ˈseɪlɪŋ jɒt/
US /ˈseɪlɪŋ jɑːt/
A big boat with sails that people use for fun or racing.
The family spent the summer on their sailing yacht near the islands.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A luxury boat powered mainly by sails, often used for cruising.
They chartered a sailing yacht for a week in the Mediterranean.
3. A racing boat designed for sail competitions.
The sailing yacht crossed the finish line first in the regatta.
4. A large sailboat kept for private leisure rather than work.
His sailing yacht is moored at the marina all winter.