yacht

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/jɒt/ · yacht

A large boat or ship used for recreation, often luxurious.

Meanings

nounformal

A large boat or ship used for recreation, often luxurious.

ایک بڑا کشتی یا جہاز جو تفریح کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، اکثر عیش و عشرت کا حامل ہوتا ہے۔

یاخٹ

yaht

Synonyms

boatvesselshipکشتیجہازبحری جہاز

Antonyms

fishing boatrowboatماہی گیر کی کشتیپیڈل والی کشتی

Common Collocations

  • luxury yacht
  • yacht club
  • sailing yacht

Example Sentences

He spent the weekend sailing on his new yacht.

اس نے اپنے نئے یاخٹ پر ہفتے کے آخر میں سرفنگ کی۔

Us ne apne naye yaht par hafte ke aakhir mein surfing ki.

The yacht was equipped with all modern amenities.

یہ یاخٹ تمام جدید سہولیات سے لیس تھا۔

Yeh yaht tamam jadeed sahulat se lis tha.

They organized a yacht party for their anniversary.

انہوں نے اپنی سالگرہ کے لیے یاخٹ پارٹی کا اہتمام کیا۔

Unhon ne apni saalgirah ke liye yaht party ka ahtamaam kiya.

Easily Confused With

boat:A yacht is a specific type of boat that is designed for luxury and recreation, while a boat can refer to any small vessel used for travel on water.

Word Family

yachting
nounیاخٹ چلانا
yachtsman
nounیاخٹ کا مالک
yachted
verbیاخٹ پر سفر کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'yacht' as a luxurious boat for leisurely escapes.

Picture a beautiful yacht sailing smoothly across a calm sea under the bright sun.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Dutch "jacht" — hunting

First known use: 17th century

The term 'yacht' was first applied to light sailing vessels in the early 17th century, used primarily for pleasure and recreation.