yacht-club
Definition
- Noun: A yacht-club is an organization or society for people who own or sail yachts, typically providing facilities such as moorings, a clubhouse, and social events for its members.
Usage Examples
- (A social organization for yacht owners and sailors.)
- (The club organized a sailing race.)
- (She became a member of the society for people interested in yachting.)
Advanced Usage
"to belong to a yacht-club": to be a member of such an organization.
- Many wealthy individuals belong to exclusive yacht-clubs along the coast. (They are members of private clubs for yacht owners.)
"yacht-club facilities": the amenities provided by the club, such as docks, restaurants, and storage.
- The yacht-club facilities include a fully equipped marina and a restaurant. (The club provides infrastructure for yachts and socializing.)
Variants and Related Words
Yacht (n): a medium-sized sailing or motor boat used for recreation or racing.
- He spent the summer sailing his yacht. (A recreational boat.)
Yachting (n): the sport or activity of sailing or cruising in a yacht.
- Yachting is a popular pastime in coastal regions. (The activity of sailing yachts.)
Club (n): an association or organization for people with a common interest.
- She is a member of a book club. (A social group.)
Synonyms
- Sailing club: an organization focused on sailing activities, often similar to a yacht-club.
- Marina club: a club associated with a marina, providing services for boat owners.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms specifically use "yacht-club" as a fixed phrase.)
Note: The word "yacht-club" is often written as "yacht club" (without a hyphen) in modern usage, though the hyphenated form appears in some dictionaries.