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Definition of yachting

yachting

/ˈjɑː.tɪŋ/
yacht · ing
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• noun

1

The sport or pastime of sailing, cruising, or racing in a yacht.

Example

"They spent their summer vacation along the Mediterranean coast, where yachting is a popular recreational activity."

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• Nearby Words

yacare caiman
yachiyo
yacht
yachting
yachtsman
yachtswoman
yacon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'yacht' and the gerund suffix '-ing'. The word 'yacht' was borrowed in the 16th century from early modern Dutch 'jaght' (short for 'jaghtschip', meaning 'fast pirate ship' or 'chasing ship'), derived from 'jagen' ('to hunt or chase').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yachting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yachting
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