powerboat

noun

pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)
Synonyms of powerboatnext
powerboater noun
powerboating adjective

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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Combining sustainability with another niche – powerboat motorsport – could have been a recipe for disaster. James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The event will feature some 40 wooden-hull vessels ranging from powerboats to sailboats and custom wooden craft. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 These are all places where anglers, waterskiers, and other lake users have been running powerboats for more than 100 years. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026 Some powerboat rentals will operate from a dock farther east, with shuttles taking customers out. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerboat

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of powerboat was in 1830

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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerboat. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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powerboat

noun
pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)

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