Basic Details
Word: Yacht
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A luxury boat or ship used for sailing or cruising, often for recreation.
Synonyms: Sailboat, cruiser
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Rock the yacht: To have a great time or party, especially on a yacht. Example: "They really knew how to rock the yacht during the summer celebrations on the water."
- Like a yacht on a lake: To describe something very smooth or effortless. Example: "Her ballet performance glided across the stage like a yacht on a lake."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The rich family spent their summer holiday sailing around the Mediterranean on their luxurious yacht.
Example 2: We were excited to go sailing on my uncle's yacht, which was equipped with all the latest technology.
Example 3: The yacht raced against others during the annual sailing competition, and they won first place!
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "yacht" comes from the Dutch word "jacht," which means "hunt"? Originally, it referred to a fast ship used by nobility for pleasure trips.
Famous Quote
"The sea is the most beautiful of all the arts." - Alfred Lord Tennyson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "yacht" mean?
a) A small fishing boat
b) A luxury boat used for sailing
c) A kind of dragon
d) A type of fish
Answer: b) A luxury boat used for sailing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "yacht"?
a) Cruiser
b) Tractor
c) Bicycle
d) Bus
Answer: a) Cruiser
3. Which sentence uses "yacht" correctly?
a) The yacht flew high in the sky.
b) She painted the yacht with beautiful colours.
c) The yacht made a loud noise during the race.
d) The yacht baked a delicious cake.
Answer: b) She painted the yacht with beautiful colours.
4. Which idiom means enjoying oneself on a yacht?
a) Like a yacht on a lake
b) Rock the yacht
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Jumping from the frying pan to the fire
Answer: b) Rock the yacht
5. What is the opposite of "yacht"?
a) N/A
b) Longboat
c) Container ship
d) Tugboat
Answer: a) N/A
