land yacht

noun

1. a wind-driven vehicle with a mast and sails, having three wheels, a single seat, and a steering wheel, used especially on beaches and other sandy areas.

land yacht

noun

1. a three-wheeled recreational vehicle with a sail, used on land and propelled by wind power

Word History and Origins

Origin of land yacht¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Driving such a sophisticated land yacht—which weighs almost three tons—feels like riding on a cloud.

From Washington Blade