yachting

noun

yacht·​ing ˈyä-tiŋ How to pronounce yachting (audio)
: the action, fact, or pastime of racing or cruising in a yacht

Examples of yachting in a Sentence

We went yachting over the weekend.
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Within a century, Monaco became synonymous with yachting—and that led Prince Rainier III to establish the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco. Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 The ripple effects of Dubai’s growing yachting industry have naturally extended beyond the sector. Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 For the superyacht sector, this means being responsive and adapting to energy-efficient vessels, offering cleaner fuels, and setting even higher standards for the yachting experience while simultaneously reducing the ecological impact of yachting activities in Dubai’s waters. Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Fuel cells are silent, vibration free, and – a big step in the decarbonization of yachting – produce no harmful emissions. Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yachting 

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yachting was in 1836

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“Yachting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yachting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

yachting

noun
yacht·​ing
: the sport of racing or cruising in a yacht

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