multihull

noun

mul·​ti·​hull ˈməl-tē-ˌhəl How to pronounce multihull (audio)
-ˌtī-
: a vessel (such as a catamaran or trimaran) with multiple side-by-side hulls compare monohull
multihulled
ˈməl-tē-ˌhəld
-ˌtī-
adjective

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Powered by twin 300 hp Mercury outboard engines, the multihull can hit 52 knots at full tilt or cruise at 30 knots, but consumes on average 30 percent less fuel than most boats in its class. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026 Hall 6 puts yachts between 65 and 115 feet in the spotlight with a solid selection of superyachts, multihulls in both sail and power, and a special area for superboats and tenders to complement the parent yachts. Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multihull

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multihull was in 1960

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“Multihull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multihull. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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