B2nountraveltransport
US/jɑːt/
UK/jɒt/
a large, often expensive boat with sails or an engine, used for pleasure or racing
In context
Tourists can rent a yacht for a day trip around Ha Long Bay.
The billionaire spent his holiday on a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean.
Dozens of yachts were tied up in the harbor before the race.
Words that go with yacht
noun + noun
- luxury yachtThe singer celebrated her birthday on a luxury yacht.
- yacht clubHe joined the yacht club to learn sailing.
- yacht raceThe yacht race starts in Sydney on Boxing Day.
adjective + noun
- private yachtThe island can only be reached by private yacht.
verb + noun
- sail a yachtIt takes years of practice to sail a yacht alone.