schooner
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Noun — A sailing ship with two or more masts rigged with sails running front to back rather than side to side.
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Etymology
First recorded around 1715; likely from a dialect word "scoon," meaning to skim across water.
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What does “schooner” mean?
The word “schooner” means a sailing ship with two or more masts rigged with sails running front to back rather than side to side. In plain terms, either a type of sailing ship with fore-and-aft sails, or a large glass for beer or sherry.
How do you pronounce “schooner”?
“Schooner” is pronounced skoo-nuh (/skuːnə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “schooner” in a sentence?
Here is “schooner” used in a sentence: “The old schooner sailed gracefully into the harbor at dawn.”
What part of speech is “schooner”?
“Schooner” is a noun.
Where does the word “schooner” come from?
The word “schooner” dates back to around 1715. First recorded around 1715; likely from a dialect word "scoon," meaning to skim across water.
How many meanings does “schooner” have?
“Schooner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sailing ship with two or more masts rigged with sails running front to back rather than side to side.