Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
schooner
IPA transcription: [sk'unɚ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
schooner
Meaning:
sailing vessel used in former times
Synonyms:
schooner
Meaning:
a large beer glass
Usage examples
"Yep; schooner."
I drifted slowly from the schooner.
"Say, moon-face, didn't you ever hear tell of a prairie schooner!"
John Hall arrived safely from Richmond, Va., per schooner, (Captain B).
"A schooner, did you say?" questioned Stacy, edging closer to the cowboy.
There were only three revolvers on board the schooner, and with these the crew prepared to defend themselves.
Mr. Trelawney had taken up his residence at an inn far down the docks to superintend the work upon the schooner.
Harry, the schooner captain, started to write the letter, but was stopped by Peter at the end of the second sentence.
The widow heard John's plausible story, and saw nothing amiss in it, so she consented that he should work on a schooner.
The crew of the schooner hoisted a shirt as a signal, which was fortunately seen, and a boat sent off in response thereto.