noun Uncommon

kayak

KEYE-ak

Kayak (noun) means a narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole on top. Example: “They loaded the kayak onto the roof of the car and headed for the lake.”

noun

A narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole on top.

"They loaded the kayak onto the roof of the car and headed for the lake."

verb

To travel or paddle in a kayak.

"We kayaked along the coast for most of the afternoon."

How to use kayak

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, narrow, paddle-powered boat, or the act of paddling one.

Common pairings

kayak down the river go kayaking inflatable kayak

Word forms

kayaked past tense, kayaks plural, kayaks singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from an Inuit word meaning roughly "hunter's boat," originally used by Arctic peoples for hunting on water.

Rhymes for kayak

yak

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kayak” mean?

The word “kayak” means a narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole on top. In plain terms, a small, narrow, paddle-powered boat, or the act of paddling one.

How do you pronounce “kayak”?

“Kayak” is pronounced KEYE-ak (/ˈkaɪˌæk/ in IPA).

How do you use “kayak” in a sentence?

Here is “kayak” used in a sentence: “They loaded the kayak onto the roof of the car and headed for the lake.”

What part of speech is “kayak”?

Depending on how it is used, “kayak” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “kayak” a common word?

“Kayak” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “kayak” have?

“Kayak” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole on top.

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