Illustration of catamaran
catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The trio went sailing on a catamaran and took an ATV ride around the luxury property. 
Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Think of it as a catamaran crossed with an explorer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022 The trio went sailing on a catamaran and took an ATV ride around the luxury property. People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 Before boarding the catamaran, Kate also met with young people taking part in the 1851 Trust's activities to promote sustainability. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 The shadows of manta rays glided beneath the catamaran, flapping their wings in the Caribbean currents. Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022 Guests can soak in some Vitamin D on the catamaran's trampolines or get active and try kayaking, paddle boarding, or snorkeling using equipment on board. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2022 The catamaran race includes a group of young sailors who are taking part in the 1851 Trust, which was co-founded by Ainslie, and connects young folks to STEM and sustainability efforts through sporting events. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 31 July 2022 Later this year, the resort will debut Serenity, the island’s only luxury catamaran, for champagne cruises and snorkeling sessions to the Biosphere Reserve protected reef. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 See More
Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Think of it as a catamaran crossed with an explorer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022 The trio went sailing on a catamaran and took an ATV ride around the luxury property. People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 Before boarding the catamaran, Kate also met with young people taking part in the 1851 Trust's activities to promote sustainability. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 The shadows of manta rays glided beneath the catamaran, flapping their wings in the Caribbean currents. Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022 Guests can soak in some Vitamin D on the catamaran's trampolines or get active and try kayaking, paddle boarding, or snorkeling using equipment on board. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2022 The catamaran race includes a group of young sailors who are taking part in the 1851 Trust, which was co-founded by Ainslie, and connects young folks to STEM and sustainability efforts through sporting events. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 31 July 2022 Later this year, the resort will debut Serenity, the island’s only luxury catamaran, for champagne cruises and snorkeling sessions to the Biosphere Reserve protected reef. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Tamil kaṭṭumaram, from kaṭṭu to tie + maram tree, wood
First Known Use
1673, in the meaning defined above
catamarans
noun
as in yachts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- yachts
- keelboats
- sloops
- schooners
- yawls
- sailers
- sailboats
- ketches
- outriggers
- brigantines
- corvettes
- frigates
- dinghies
- cutters
- catboats
- galleys
- pinnaces
- caravels
- luggers
- piraguas
- sharpies
- shallops
- galleons
- clippers
- knockabouts
- bugeyes
- windjammers
- xebecs
- junk
- caïques
- cat rigs
- square-riggers
- barks
- vessels
- crafts
- bottoms