noun
dinghy
DIH-ngee
Dinghy (noun) means a small open boat, often carried aboard a larger ship as a lifeboat or tender, or sailed for sport. Example: “They rowed the dinghy ashore once the yacht anchored.”
noun
1
A small open boat, often carried aboard a larger ship as a lifeboat or tender, or sailed for sport.
"They rowed the dinghy ashore once the yacht anchored."
"He learned to sail in a small dinghy as a kid."
2
An inflatable rubber raft, especially one used for emergencies.
"The life raft was really just an inflatable dinghy stowed under the seats."
How to use dinghy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small boat, often rubber and inflatable, used as a tender or lifeboat, or for casual sailing.
Common pairings
sailing dinghy
inflatable dinghy
row the dinghy
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Word forms
- Plural
- dinghies
- Third person singular
- dinghies
- Past tense
- dinghied
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Etymology
From Bengali "ḍiṅi", possibly ultimately from a Sanskrit word for a wooden trough.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dinghy” mean?
The word “dinghy” means a small open boat, often carried aboard a larger ship as a lifeboat or tender, or sailed for sport. In plain terms, a small boat, often rubber and inflatable, used as a tender or lifeboat, or for casual sailing.
How do you pronounce “dinghy”?
“Dinghy” is pronounced DIH-ngee (/ˈdɪŋ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “dinghy” in a sentence?
Here is “dinghy” used in a sentence: “They rowed the dinghy ashore once the yacht anchored.”
What is another word for “dinghy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dinghy” include tender.
What part of speech is “dinghy”?
“Dinghy” is a noun.
Where does the word “dinghy” come from?
The word “dinghy” comes from Sanskrit. From Bengali "ḍiṅi", possibly ultimately from a Sanskrit word for a wooden trough.
How many meanings does “dinghy” have?
“Dinghy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small open boat, often carried aboard a larger ship as a lifeboat or tender, or sailed for sport.
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