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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The brand was known for its flybridge motoryachts, and the multihull market attracted an entirely different type of client. Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025 Silent has experienced tremendous growth since its founding in 2019, selling and delivering countless solar-electric multihulls, unveiling tenders, and teasing resorts and residences. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2025 The idea of a solar-electric catamaran is no longer that revolutionary—Silent and Sunreef unveiled such multihulls in 2024 and 2023, respectively—but that hasn’t stopped Revolution Marine Group from jumping on the emissions-free bandwagon. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2025 Published on June 9, 2025 By Rachel Cormack Revolution Marine Group Photo : Revolution Marine Group Photo : Revolution Marine Group The multihull showcases sleek exterior lines. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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