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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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 Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal and F1 racers Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg, own different models of the luxury multihull brand. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for multihull

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Aug. 2025.

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