schooner
UK: ˈskuːnə | US: ˈskuːnər
n. a type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with fore-and-aft sails
n. (historical) a large beer glass or drinking vessel, especially in North America
The word "schooner" likely originates from the early 18th-century New England dialect, possibly derived from the verb "scoon" (meaning "to glide or skip over water"), reflecting the vessel's swift movement. The suffix "-er" denotes the object performing the action. The term was later humorously applied to large beer glasses in the 19th century, evoking the vessel's capacity.
The schooner cut gracefully through the waves with its sails billowing.
In colonial times, schooners were favored for coastal trade due to their speed.
He ordered a schooner of ale at the tavern, a nod to maritime tradition.
The museum displayed a model of a 19th-century fishing schooner.
Modern replicas of historic schooners often participate in regattas.