plural boats
1
a
: a small vessel for travel on water
b
: ship
2
: a boat-shaped container, utensil, or device
a gravy boat
a laboratory boat
3
informal
: a large car
A lot of people still think Cadillac makes big floaty boats.—
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boated; boating; boats
: to place in or bring into a boat
: to go by boat
Synonyms
Examples of boat in a Sentence
Noun
He tied the boat to the dock.
Cruise ships and other boats filled the harbor.
traveling by boat across the ocean
Verb
We boated over to the island.
boated to the picnic site on an island in the bay
Recent Examples on the WebThe Enquirer, 23 Apr. 2024
The Indianapolis Fire Department’s dive team was dispatched at 8:35 p.m. April 16 and sent boats into the river near West New York and Limestone streets west of downtown Indianapolis.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Many of the governments in the region had participated in stymieing previous Gaza missions, including Greece, which stopped boats from departing in 2011.
—Kareem Fahim and Beril Eski The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024
The driver is seen speeding towards the building, kicking up dust under the car's tires, then slamming into the boat club.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 22 Apr. 2024
More:Child, woman in critical condition in aftermath of Monroe County boat club crash
First responders and neighbors described the scene as chaotic and horrific.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
An early-morning run along the icy shore of Lake Superior, a boat ride through the back channels of the Mississippi River, paddling out into Lake Michigan – these experiences have done more than just inform our reporting for specific stories.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
The most popular boat style is a bowrider powerboat, the report said.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The Coast Guard said the search resumed after a good Samaritan located a vessel matching the description of the boat Kale was aboard.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
As temperatures rise and summer steadily approaches, so does boating season.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The two married in February 1963 and welcomed three children: sons Gian-Carlo, who died at age 22 in a boating accident in 1986, and Roman, 58; and daughter Sofia, 55.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Whether boating, backpacking, making crafts or learning leadership skills, campers will learn how to safely enjoy a remarkably beautiful wilderness setting.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
His four-year service, filled with travels to over 25 countries, sparked a lifelong passion for the boating industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
The 221-acre Fort Abercrombie National Historic Site has relics from World War II, plus boating facilities, campsites, and hiking trails that pass along mossy forests, rocky beaches, and stunning cliffside views.
—Susan Portnoy, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
The club raised $1,200 for their excursions at a recent Bart Hall show that featured fishing, boating and hunting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Continue reading here… 'BIG HEART' - 'Wicked Tuna' star Charlie Griffin killed in boating accident along with his dog.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2024
Noun
On April 3, workers with Prus Construction took a small, flat-bottomed boat out a few feet from the shore by the dam and climbed atop a stone box where two wheels sat.
—The Enquirer, 23 Apr. 2024
The Indianapolis Fire Department’s dive team was dispatched at 8:35 p.m. April 16 and sent boats into the river near West New York and Limestone streets west of downtown Indianapolis.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Many of the governments in the region had participated in stymieing previous Gaza missions, including Greece, which stopped boats from departing in 2011.
—Kareem Fahim and Beril Eski The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024
The driver is seen speeding towards the building, kicking up dust under the car's tires, then slamming into the boat club.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 22 Apr. 2024
More:Child, woman in critical condition in aftermath of Monroe County boat club crash
First responders and neighbors described the scene as chaotic and horrific.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
An early-morning run along the icy shore of Lake Superior, a boat ride through the back channels of the Mississippi River, paddling out into Lake Michigan – these experiences have done more than just inform our reporting for specific stories.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
The most popular boat style is a bowrider powerboat, the report said.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The Coast Guard said the search resumed after a good Samaritan located a vessel matching the description of the boat Kale was aboard.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
The boat club, which sits in the shadow of the DTE Fermi II nuclear plant was started in the 1940s as a place for boating enthusiasts on Swan Creek to meet to play cards, have a beer and kickback, mostly during the hot summer months, has faced its share good and bad times over the years.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
As temperatures rise and summer steadily approaches, so does boating season.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The two married in February 1963 and welcomed three children: sons Gian-Carlo, who died at age 22 in a boating accident in 1986, and Roman, 58; and daughter Sofia, 55.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Whether boating, backpacking, making crafts or learning leadership skills, campers will learn how to safely enjoy a remarkably beautiful wilderness setting.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
His four-year service, filled with travels to over 25 countries, sparked a lifelong passion for the boating industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
The 221-acre Fort Abercrombie National Historic Site has relics from World War II, plus boating facilities, campsites, and hiking trails that pass along mossy forests, rocky beaches, and stunning cliffside views.
—Susan Portnoy, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
The club raised $1,200 for their excursions at a recent Bart Hall show that featured fishing, boating and hunting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Continue reading here… 'BIG HEART' - 'Wicked Tuna' star Charlie Griffin killed in boating accident along with his dog.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boat. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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boat
1 of 2 noun1
: a small vessel for travel on water
3
: a boat-shaped utensil
gravy boat
boat
2 of 2 verb1
: to put into or carry in a boat
2
: to travel by boat
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