yacht

Meanings

• noun

  A large, often luxurious, motorized or sailing boat for pleasure.

  - "They own a beautiful yacht that they use for vacations."
  - "The yacht race is a prestigious event in the sailing community."

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Pronunciation

1. /jɒt/
   
   
   
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2. /jɑt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yacht
hatch , patch , catch , latch

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Variants

List of all variants of yacht that leads to same result
yacht , yachts , yachted , yachting , yacht club , yacht clubs , land yacht , land yachts

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Dutch word 'jacht' meaning 'hunt'. Early yachts were used as fast and maneuverable boats for hunting.

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Trivia

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1. The largest yacht in the world is Azzam, which is over 180 meters long.

2. The term 'yacht' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

3. The America's Cup is a famous yacht race that has been held annually since 1851.

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Related Concepts

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1. sailboat: A type of yacht that uses sails for propulsion.

2. motor yacht: A type of yacht that uses engines for propulsion.

3. superyacht: A large, luxurious yacht, often over 30 meters in length.

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Culture

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Yachts have long been associated with wealth and luxury. They are often featured in literature, art, and popular culture. For example, F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby' famously depicts a yacht party.

How to Memorize "yacht"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, luxurious boat with sails or engines, used for pleasure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yacht' with words like 'luxury', 'pleasure', and 'boating'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yachts Are Cool Boats' to remember the definition.

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