Yachting: meaning, definitions and examples
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yachting
[ ˈjɒtɪŋ ]
sport
The sport or pastime of racing or sailing in yachts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He enjoyed yachting on the weekends.
- The family has a long tradition of yachting.
leisure
The activity or practice of traveling on a yacht for pleasure.
Synonyms
yacht cruising, yacht traveling, yacht vacation
Examples of usage
- They spent their vacation yachting in the Mediterranean.
- Yachting can be a luxurious way to explore coastal regions.
Translations
Translations of the word "yachting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iatismo
🇮🇳 यॉटिंग
🇩🇪 Segeln
🇮🇩 berlayar
🇺🇦 яхтинг
🇵🇱 żeglarstwo
🇯🇵 ヨット
🇫🇷 yachting
🇪🇸 yate
🇹🇷 yatçılık
🇰🇷 요트
🇸🇦 إبحار باليخت
🇨🇿 jachting
🇸🇰 jachting
🇨🇳 游艇运动
🇸🇮 jahte
🇮🇸 sigling
🇰🇿 яхтинг
🇬🇪 იახტინგი
🇦🇿 yaxtinq
🇲🇽 yate
Word origin
The word 'yachting' originated in the 17th century from the Dutch word 'jacht', meaning 'hunt'. Originally, a 'jacht' was a light, fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other criminals. Over time, the term evolved to refer to pleasure vessels used for leisure sailing and racing. Yachting became a popular sport and recreational activity among the wealthy elite in Europe and later spread to other parts of the world.