yachtsman

/'jɔtsmən/

Thân thiện

The yachtsman steers his yacht through the calm bay.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who owns or sails a yacht.

Usage

• The word "yachtsman" specifically refers to a person, typically a man, who is involved with yachts, either as an owner or as a sailor. It denotes participation in yachting as a sport or recreational activity.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The experienced yachtsman navigated the rough seas with skill.
  • He is a keen yachtsman and spends every weekend on the water.

Advanced Usage

• "Seasoned yachtsman": An experienced and skilled person who sails yachts.
  • The regatta was won by a seasoned yachtsman who has competed for decades.
• "Amateur yachtsman": A person who sails yachts as a hobby rather than a profession.
  • As an amateur yachtsman, he enjoys casual sailing with his family.

Variants and Related Words

• Yachtswoman (n): A woman who owns or sails a yacht.
  • She is a champion yachtswoman.
• Yachting (n): The sport or activity of sailing in yachts.
  • He enjoys yachting in the summer.
• Yacht (n): A medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.
  • They sailed the yacht into the harbor.

Synonyms

• Sailor: A person who works or travels on a boat or ship.
• Mariner: A sailor (a more formal or literary term).
• Boater: A person who travels in a boat, especially for pleasure.

Related Phrases

• "To go yachting": To participate in the activity of sailing a yacht.
  • They plan to go yachting in the Mediterranean next month.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who owns or sails a yacht

Từ đồng nghĩa

• yachtswoman