yacht UK /jɒt/US /jɑt/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.Would you like to go sailing on my uncle’s yacht?You are a true yachtsman! Are you a member of the local yacht club? •Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes. verb1 •To sail, voyage, or race in a yacht. formsyachted · yachting · yachts