Word
catamaran
Phoneticscata·ma·ran
US/ˌkætəmɝˈæn/
UK/kˈætɐməɹˌæn/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a boat with two side-by-side hulls joined by a deck, which makes it fast and steady. You see them used for sailing trips and island tours.
n. a sailing or powered vessel with two parallel hulls connected by a deck or frame, valued for speed and stability.
Examples
“We sail on a small catamaran every summer.”
“The tour group boards a catamaran in the morning for a day trip to the nearby islands.”
“The catamaran glided across the lagoon on twin hulls, barely rocking in the swell while single-hulled boats pitched beside it.”
Examples
simple
“We sail on a small catamaran every summer.”
contextual
“The tour group boards a catamaran in the morning for a day trip to the nearby islands.”
complex
“The catamaran glided across the lagoon on twin hulls, barely rocking in the swell while single-hulled boats pitched beside it.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “catamaran” in context.
Verb
01. board catamaran
“Passengers boarded the catamaran early in the morning.”
verb + noun
02. catamaran glides
“The catamaran glides across the water without much noise.”
noun + verb
03. catamaran sails
“The catamaran sails smoothly even when the sea is rough.”
noun + verb
04. charter catamaran
“We chartered a catamaran to explore the nearby islands.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. luxury catamaran
“We spent the afternoon on a luxury catamaran with food and music.”
adj + noun
06. private catamaran
“They booked a private catamaran for a day trip around the islands.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. catamaran cruise
“The catamaran cruise includes lunch and snorkelling stops.”
noun + noun
08. catamaran tour
“We booked a catamaran tour to see dolphins at sunset.”
noun + noun
09. catamaran trip
“Our catamaran trip to the reef took about two hours.”
noun + noun
10. deck of catamaran
“We sat on the deck of the catamaran to enjoy the view.”
noun + prep + noun
11. charter a private catamaran
“They chartered a private catamaran for their honeymoon.”
12. cruise between islands by catamaran
“Tourists often cruise between islands by catamaran.”
Real-World Examples
“Then swap the skyline for Langkawi, where a beach stay can include a sunset catamaran cruise across the Andaman Sea.” “The catamaran-style ferry had been travelling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne, in the breakaway north of divided Cyprus, to the port of Taşucu in Mersin province, Turkey.” “But once a day, a catamaran departs from Port Royan, taking passengers out of the harbour and into open waters.” “The AC72 is a catamaran, featuring a mesh netting stretched between two sleek hulls, each measuring 72 feet in length but only a few feet in width.” Etymology
From Tamil கட்டுமரம் (kaṭṭumaram), from கட்டு (kaṭṭu, “to tie”) + மரம் (maram, “tree, wood”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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