yacht

n. 1 light sailing-vessel. 2 larger usu. Power-driven vessel for cruising. v. Race or cruise in a yacht. [dutch jaghtschip, literally pursuit-ship]

n. A light and elegantly furnished vessel, used either for private parties of pleasure, or as a vessel of state to convey distinguished persons from one place to another; a seagoing vessel used only for pleasure trips, racing, etc.