/ˈbɛərˌboʊt/ BAIR-boht

Definitions

1. noun

A boat or yacht that is chartered without a crew, requiring the charterer to provide all personnel and supplies.

“The couple rented a bareboat for their week-long sailing trip in Greece.”

2. verb

To charter or hire a boat or yacht without a crew.

“They bareboated a sailboat to explore the Caribbean islands.”