galley

noun

Definition of galleynext
as in yacht

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Recent Examples of galley Mealtime The tailgate galley has been thoroughly reorganized from Topo 1.0 to 2.0. — New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024 The salon includes a rear galley, sizable dining area, and separate social area behind the helm. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025 Ali Ahn never expected to be doing one of the most important auditions of her career from the galley of a sailboat. — Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 While testing out new menus and chefs along itineraries may prove the norm, a capable, modern galley is located along the starboard side of the saloon should consensus dictate dining on board. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for galley
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galley
  1. yacht
  2. sloop
  3. schooner
  4. catamaran
  5. cutter
  6. frigate
  7. brigantine
  8. galleon
Noun
  • In the fourth episode, Chloe welcomes several of the main White Lotus vacationers onto Gary’s yacht.
    — Abigail Lee, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The resort also offers The Norma, a lavish Azimut Flybridge 66 yacht available for private charters.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of yacht
Noun
  • In the Caribbean, wandering yachtsmen on sloops and catamarans know these masts well.
    — Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • To ensure Blackbeard was neutralized, Spotswood gave Robert Maynard, an officer in the Royal Navy, control of 60 men and two sloops—small sailboats that lacked cannons but could pursue Blackbeard in the narrow inlets and shallows of the coast.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of sloop
Noun
  • What about a cold one in giant schooner on your lunch break?
    — Miami Herald Archive, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Biscayne Bay is known for its shipwrecks, and the Mandalay, a schooner that sank in the ’60s, is one of the top sites, as the hull sits in shallow enough water to be seen by snorkelers as well as divers.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025
Definition of schooner
Noun
  • The courts are packed every night, and one of the frequent players is Kristin Howell, who lives on her 43-foot leopard power catamaran, which is currently docked in Fort Lauderdale.
    — Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The package boasts a premium 3-night stay for two, a whale-watching tour via catamaran with local tour operator Cabo Adventures, roundtrip airport transfers, and daily breakfast at El Patio Restaurant.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of catamaran
Noun
  • The shifting dynamics are analogous in many ways to the relationship between cutters and tailors, says Ji.
    — Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Their ability to identify cutters has been off, too.
    — Tony East, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of cutter
Noun
  • Collins added that the ships were currently about 280 nautical miles east of Tasmania and had slightly changed their formations, while being closely monitored by a New Zealand navy frigate.
    — Nectar Gan, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The British Royal Navy's frigate also launched a Merlin helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron to ascertain valuable information aerially.
    — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of frigate
Noun
  • On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.
    — Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 6 Mar. 2018
Definition of brigantine
Noun
  • The museum at 200 Greene St. features artifacts recovered from the Spanish galleons Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita of 1622.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In my first go, my ancient Romans became the Spanish, who sent galleons to distant lands.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of galleon

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