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yachting

|yacht/ing|

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🇺🇸

/ˈjɑːtɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈjɒtɪŋ/

(yacht)

luxury sailing

Base FormPluralPresent ParticipleNoun
yachtyachtsyachtingyachts
Etymology
Etymology Information

'yachting' originates from the Dutch word 'jacht,' which meant 'hunt' or 'chase.'

Historical Evolution

'jacht' transformed into the English word 'yacht,' and eventually became the modern English word 'yachting.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hunt or chase,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sailing or racing yachts.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the activity or sport of sailing or racing yachts.

Yachting is a popular pastime among the wealthy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45