yacht rock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yacht rock
Coined in 2005 by U.S. writer and filmmaker J. D. Ryznar
Example Sentences
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They listen to playlists while pulling carts loaded with cinder blocks: yacht rock for mornings, Jock Jam in the afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
But while there are songs of struggle, at least half of the record is a tribute to his partner, especially on the yacht rock of Better Man; and the dreamily devoted Electric Marine Blue.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
You will walk away with a clear definition of what — and isn’t — yacht rock, and a deep familiarity with the canonical works of the genre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024
It’s not Billy Joel or yacht rock or even East Coast hip-hop.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
Tea has been over for some time, the wind is blowing softly over the deep blue and green patches of water, and makes the yacht rock gently from side to side.
From Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel by Leonard, May
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