schooner

n. a fast sailing ship with two or more masts and sails that run from front to back.

n. a sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically rigged with fore-and-aft sails; if two-masted, the foremast is usually shorter than the mainmast.

“The old schooner sailed gracefully into the harbour with its white sails full of wind.”

“During the nineteenth century, the schooner became the preferred vessel for coastal trade due to its speed and ability to sail close to the wind.”

n. a large glass used for serving beer, especially in Australia or the United States.

n. a large drinking glass or goblet used for beer; in Australia, it specifically refers to a 425ml measure, though sizes vary by region.

“He ordered a schooner of cold lager at the bar to cool down.”

“The patron requested a schooner of the local pale ale, noting that the serving size was larger than what he was used to back home.”

American English · Dialect

n. a glass used for drinking a large serving of sherry.

n. a specific type of glassware used for serving a large measure of fortified wine, particularly sherry.

“She sipped a schooner of dry sherry while waiting for the dinner guests to arrive.”

“The traditional pub served its fortified wines in a schooner, a practice that has become less common in modern cocktail bars.”

British English

n. a large wagon with a cloth cover used by people travelling across North America in the past.

n. a large, canvas-covered wagon used by pioneers and emigrants for long-distance travel across the American West.

“The family packed all their belongings into a schooner to head west.”

“The iconic image of the prairie schooner remains a powerful symbol of the westward expansion across the Great Plains in the mid-1800s.”

American English · Archaic