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Definition of yacht

as in schooner

a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it

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The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 New retail openings in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a takeover of the pier at Hôtel Martinez and the launch of the 72-metre ALO Voyage yacht together signal something much bigger than summer brand theatre. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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Few industries–perhaps yachting or horse racing, maybe F1–so deeply entrench an atmosphere of wealth into their operations. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Mar. 2026 The Italian builder, one of seven owned by yachting behemoth Ferretti Group, has launched the first Navetta 35. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yacht

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One fishing vessel on view recalls the grisly story of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman who went out as part of a big schooner to the Grand Banks.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Get out on the water in a different way with Traverse Tall Ship Company, offering tours aboard the biggest tall ship on Lake Michigan, the 114-foot schooner Manitou.

— Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026

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No boating deaths were recorded during that period, the patrol said.

— Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Severe storms cause widespread damage in Wisconsin The boating incident occurred as severe thunderstorms moved across southern Wisconsin, triggering widespread damage in Walworth County.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of boat

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Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
The control system receives information and controls the installations of these systems via the various programmable logic controllers (PLCs) distributed throughout the vessel – around ten on the Scorpène.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

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