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superyacht

superyacht

1 7.3
A very large luxurious private boat owned by very rich people
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌjɒt/
translation icon : superyate
  • The superyacht featured luxurious amenities, including a spa and a helipad.
  • a superyacht of 203 feet

Examples

  • A recently built superyacht suggests that at least some wealthy holidaymakers are demanding more from their sailing trips than just exotic islands and sun-drenched sea decks.

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  • "The historic perception of the superyacht set is the south of France, drinking champagne and having a lovely time," he said.

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  • Step aboard a superyacht, and your top probably just drops right off.

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  • More than a holiday: Pegaso, the luxury superyacht that doubles as a science lab.

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  • Along with cutting-edge scientific facilities are all the luxury comforts you'd expect from a superyacht.

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  • "When we do trips with our clients, they still like wonderful meals, they still like massages, they still like the luxury of living aboard a superyacht," said Dooley.

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  • The RV Pegaso is a 73.6-meter superyacht boasting a fully equipped, cutting-edge marine laboratory big enough to house a team of 12 scientists.

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  • The billionaire hosted a lavish party on his superyacht in the Caribbean.

  • During the summer, many wealthy individuals take their superyachts to the Mediterranean.

Synonyms

motor yacht
vssuperyacht
1 3.5

A large private boat with engines used for pleasure cruising

is a much larger and more luxurious private version owned by very wealthy people

Antonyms

small boat
13 1.0

A boat that is small and used for short trips on lakes or rivers

How Luxurious

superyacht
1 7.3
yacht
130 5.3
boat
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

superyacht singular
superyachts plural

Morphology

superyacht = yacht (transparent) = super + yacht

The prefix 'super' clearly indicates a larger or more luxurious version of the base word 'yacht'.

Etymology

Superyacht comes from two parts: super (as in superhero, meaning 'above' or 'very') and yacht ('a private boat'). So a superyacht is literally a 'very' boat, a very large, fancy private boat.