schooner — A sailing ship with two or more masts and fore-and-aft sails
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sailing ship with two or more masts and fore-and-aft sails
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskuːnər/
Example Sentences
- The pirate captain dreamed of owning a fast schooner to outrun the navy ships.
- The antique schooner was restored and now serves as a floating restaurant.
- He spent his lottery winnings on a vintage schooner, much to his wife's dismay.
schooner
NOUN[/ˈskuːnər/]
A sailing ship with two or more masts and fore-and-aft sails
Two-masted sailing ship at sea
The crooner sings from the schooner while the tuner sends it over the waves!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Schooner originated in 18th-century America as a type of sailing vessel. The name derives from the verb 'scoon,' meaning 'to move quickly or skim,' referencing the vessel's swift motion across water.
Breakdown
scoon (to move quickly, to skim) + -er (agent noun suffix, one that performs an action)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pirate captain dreamed of owning a fast schooner to outrun the navy ships.”
“The antique schooner was restored and now serves as a floating restaurant.”
“He spent his lottery winnings on a vintage schooner, much to his wife's dismay.”
“The schooner's sails caught the evening breeze perfectly.”
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