schooner
Translation
schooner
Examples
The old schooner sailed into the harbour.
The old schooner sailed into the harbor.
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel.
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel.
Grammar Patterns
a schooner a type of sailing ship They saw a schooner on the horizon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailing ship, vessel
Etymology
From Dutch 'schooner', likely from 'schoon' meaning 'beautiful' or 'clean'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'sooner'. Imagine a fast sailing ship that will arrive sooner than others.