yachting

noun

yacht·​ing ˈyä-tiŋ How to pronounce yachting (audio)
Synonyms of yachtingnext
: the action, fact, or pastime of racing or cruising in a yacht

Examples of yachting in a Sentence

We went yachting over the weekend.
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Aqua Expeditions / Yvonne Kreuzmayr / Anthony Do From Arctic ice fields to the outer islands of the Seychelles, leisure yachting is entering a more ambitious era. Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 After an uneventful season three, the show’s bet on combining veterans with yachting rookies pays off: This season’s personal and professional conflicts intersect compellingly and have become robust with subplots and parallel story lines. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026 All of us at Forte Yachts are delighted with the team that has helped to turn our yachting philosophy into reality. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026 Accessing Hydra and getting to experience the island and its medley of charming boutique stays is as easy as taking a one-hour ferry from the Athens port or booking a private transfer with beloved yachting brand Cyanos. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yachting

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yachting was in 1836

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“Yachting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yachting. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

yachting

noun
yacht·​ing
: the sport of racing or cruising in a yacht

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