Meaning of the word dinghy in English

What does dinghy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dinghy

US /ˈdɪŋ.i/
UK /ˈdɪŋ.ɡi/

Noun

a small boat, often carried on a larger boat, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

Example:
We used the dinghy to get from the yacht to the shore.
The fishermen rowed their dinghy out to sea.