noun
schooner
skoo-nuh
noun
1
A sailing ship with two or more masts rigged with sails running front to back rather than side to side.
"The old schooner sailed gracefully into the harbor at dawn."
2
A tall glass used for serving beer or sherry, the exact size varying by region.
"He ordered a schooner of lager at the pub."
How to Use Schooner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a type of sailing ship with fore-and-aft sails, or a large glass for beer or sherry.
UK vs US
In Australia a "schooner" is a specific beer glass size (larger than a "middy" but smaller than a pint); usage varies widely by country.
Word Forms
schooners plural
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Etymology
First recorded around 1715; likely from a dialect word "scoon," meaning to skim across water.