Yachting: meaning, definitions and examples

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yachting

 

[ ˈjɒtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sport

The sport or pastime of racing or sailing in yachts.

Synonyms

boating, cruising, sailing.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • They spent their vacation yachting around the Mediterranean.
  • Yachting events can be quite glamorous.
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.

  • We spent the afternoon sailing along the coast.
  • Sailing requires knowledge of wind and water conditions.
boating

A general term used for any activity involving boats, regardless of size. It's suitable for casual, recreational, or practical contexts.

  • We went boating on the lake last weekend.
  • Boating is a popular summer activity.
cruising

Often refers to traveling on large ships, like cruise ships, for pleasure. It can also describe leisurely travel by water over longer distances.

  • They are cruising through the Caribbean islands.
  • Cruising holidays are very relaxing.

Examples of usage

  • He enjoyed yachting on the weekends.
  • The family has a long tradition of yachting.
Context #2 | Noun

leisure

The activity or practice of traveling on a yacht for pleasure.

Synonyms

yacht cruising, yacht traveling, yacht vacation.

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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.

  • They spent the week yacht cruising around the Mediterranean.
  • Yacht cruising offers a mix of adventure and relaxation.
yacht traveling

Implies using a yacht as a mode of transport to travel from one place to another, often covering longer distances.

  • Yacht traveling from Florida to the Bahamas sounds like an incredible journey.
  • He has plans for yacht traveling across the Atlantic.
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.

  • They booked a yacht vacation for their honeymoon.
  • A yacht vacation offers a unique and luxurious experience.

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.