1. a sailing ship with two or more masts and fore-and-aft sails
Usage: nautical
2. a large beer glass, typically holding a pint
Usage: chiefly American

Examples

• The old schooner sailed gracefully across the harbor.
• Pirates often used fast schooners to chase merchant ships.
• The bartender filled a schooner with cold beer.
• We watched the tall schooner’s white sails catch the wind.
• He ordered a schooner of ale at the tavern.
• The historic schooner was restored and now serves as a museum ship.