yachtswoman
Americannoun
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yachtswomen
plural
Gender
See -woman.
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Etymology
Origin of yachtswoman
Example Sentences
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The record-breaking round-the-world yachtswoman said it was a "huge honour", adding: "The fact that the Istiorachis 'sail' could be likened to the sails I have spent so much of my life below was very touching."
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
Renowned yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur was among those taking part, having entered five boats.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2022
A British solo yachtswoman stranded in the Southern Ocean after her boat was “destroyed” in a violent storm has spent an uncomfortable but safe 24 hours in the wreckage of her vessel awaiting rescue.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 6, 2018
Since 2010, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, founded by the round-the-world yachtswoman, has been boosting awareness of the idea in manufacturers and policymakers.
From Nature ● Mar. 22, 2016
When her toilette was complete it must be admitted that as a yachtswoman Aunt Mary fairly outshone her automobile portrait.
From The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary by Anne Warner
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