powerboat

noun

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

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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For the first time, the resort is allowing guests to coast around its Lago di Como, aboard a 33-foot Riva powerboat. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2025 There were 10 people aboard the 27-foot powerboat near D.L. Bliss State Park in southwest Lake Tahoe when a powerful thunderstorm rolled in Saturday afternoon, rapidly worsening conditions on the lake. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025 In addition, a capsule apparel collection with Cigarette Racing, a manufacturer of high-performance luxury powerboats, will also debut there. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 California officials have identified the eight victims who died after a powerboat capsized on Lake Tahoe over the weekend. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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powerboat

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

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