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miniyacht en · NOUN

Etymology

From mini- + yacht.

Meanings

1. A small yacht.
   • Reed and several Tampa Mayor's Cup Regatta committee members from the Davis Island Yacht Club were guests Saturday aboard the sleek, teakwood miniyacht that has carried astronauts and future presidents. 2008 March 16, Steve Kornacki, “Yacht Offers Historic Perspective”, in The Tampa Tribune:
   • I'm not talking about a miniyacht, here. I'm talking about a sporty boat that can be legally trailered. I'm talking about a 25-footer that's less than 8 ft. 6 in. wide, which has room enough for a complete galley, full head with shower, and a midship sleeping berth. 1990 July, Joe Skorupa, “Pocket Cruisers”, in Popular Mechanics, page 50:
   • The Staten Island family - identified by a relative as Stephen Matrangolo, his wife, Vilma Aviles, their two children, and several cousins and friends - were aboard the Lady V, a 40-foot Carver Sport miniyacht, when the odorless, colorless gas seeped in from the exhaust. 2007 August 5, Kerry Burke, Jess Wisloski, “7 kids sickened by fumes while onboard boat”, in NY Daily News:

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