Schooner

/ˈskuː.nər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of sailing vessel characterized by its fore-and-aft rigging and typically two or more masts.

The harbor was filled with beautiful schooners, their sails billowing in the wind.

A vessel rigged with at least two masts, with the foremast shorter than the mainmast, used primarily for coastal and inland trade.

The old schooner had weathered many storms over its long years of service.

A large glass used for serving beer or other drinks.

He raised his schooner to toast the successful completion of the project.

From Dutch 'schoener', a type of fast sailing vessel.

schooner of beer

Refers to a large glass or mug of beer, often used in certain contexts to indicate a casual drink.

schooner rig

Refers to a specific configuration of sails on a schooner.

yacht

A recreational boat often used for pleasure sailing.

tall ship

A large sailing vessel with tall masts.

cutter

A small, fast boat, often used for coastal patrol.

fishing boat

A vessel specifically designed for catching fish.

A term for a large mug of beer.

Let's grab a schooner at the pub.

Refers to a ship that is well-suited for fun or leisure use.

We're taking the schooner out for the weekend.