yacht rock

[yot rok]

noun

1. a loosely defined style of smooth music influenced by jazz and rhythm and blues, and associated with the American soft rock of the 1970s and 1980s: perceived as having a natural affinity with sailing or relaxing on a boat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yacht rock¹

Coined in 2005 by U.S. writer and filmmaker J. D. Ryznar

Example Sentences

Rush-hour coping mechanism: Yacht rock.

From Los Angeles Times

Gilstrap’s Constantine looks more like a future yacht rock frontman than a theatrical renegade.

From Los Angeles Times

The band were musically tight, mixing the digital textures of modern pop with chunky rock riffs and a healthy dose of 80s yacht rock - but the set often felt a little too safe.

From BBC

Directed by Garret Price, “Yacht Rock” is breezy and fun, but also has an almost academic rigor.

From Los Angeles Times

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