Definition of SCHOONER

schooner

Plural: schooners

Noun

  • A sailing vessel typically with two or more masts.
  • a large beer glass
  • sailing vessel used in former times
  • A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.
  • A glass for drinking a large measure of sherry.
  • A glass of beer, of a size which varies between states (Wikipedia).
  • A large goblet or drinking glass, used for lager or ale (Wikipedia).
  • A covered wagon used by emigrants.

Examples

  • The word SCHOONER sailed effortlessly onto the double word score.

Origin / Etymology

Attested ca. 1715, of uncertain origin. Said to be derived from dialectal scoon (“to skim over water”). Compare also shunt (“to cause to move (suddenly)”).

Synonyms

goelette

Scrabble Score: 13

schooner: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
schooner: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
schooner: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

schooner: valid Words With Friends Word