Definition of "yacht" in English

noun

1. (nautical) A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.

   • Would you like to go sailing on my uncle’s yacht?
   • You are a true yachtsman! Are you a member of the local yacht club?

2. Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.

verb

1. (intransitive) To sail, voyage, or race in a yacht.