Definition

A person who owns or sails a yacht, often enjoying recreational boating.

Example

The experienced yachtman navigated the waters with ease during the regatta.

Conversation

Did you hear about the famous yachtman who just won the sailing championship?

Yeah, I saw that on the news! He’s really impressive.

I’d love to learn more about sailing from a yachtman like him.

That would be awesome! Maybe we can take a sailing class together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yachtman → The word is formed from "yacht" (from Dutch "jacht", meaning hunt or hunting boat) and "-man" (meaning a person who). A yachtman is a person who operates or sails a yacht.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'yacht' as a type of boat used for leisure or racing, and '-man' simply means a person. So, a yachtman is someone who sails or operates a yacht.

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