Looking for the meaning of the word SCHOONER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SCHOONER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Schooner
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: perhaps from dialect scun ‘skim along’, influenced by Dutch words beginning with sch-
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈskuːnə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast.
Short Definition:sailing ship with two or more masts
Definition:
a glass for drinking a large measure of sherry.
Short Definition:glass for drinking large measure of sherry
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