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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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 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

yachting

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

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