Yachting: meaning, definitions and examples
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yachting
[ ˈjɒtɪŋ ]
sport
The sport or pastime of racing or sailing in yachts.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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yachting |
This term is associated with the sport or leisure activity involving larger, often luxurious boats called yachts. It's often used for more upscale or sophisticated activities on the water.
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sailing |
Specifically pertains to the activity of propelling a boat using sails. This term emphasizes the skill and sport aspect, often seen in competitive contexts.
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boating |
A general term used for any activity involving boats, regardless of size. It's suitable for casual, recreational, or practical contexts.
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cruising |
Often refers to traveling on large ships, like cruise ships, for pleasure. It can also describe leisurely travel by water over longer distances.
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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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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yachting |
Duplicate term, same as the first. |
yacht cruising |
Refers specifically to leisurely trips and tours on a yacht. Often used when talking about relaxing and exploring various destinations.
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yacht traveling |
Implies using a yacht as a mode of transport to travel from one place to another, often covering longer distances.
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yacht vacation |
Describes a holiday where the main activity is staying and traveling on a yacht. Commonly used in the context of planning a vacation.
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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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,672, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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