Examples of powerboat in a Sentence
his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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The race will be run off Virginia Key near the historic Miami Marine Stadium, once the heart of American powerboat racing.
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Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Never stand up in your small powerboat, canoe or similar watercraft.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
Generally in sailing, umpires attempt to follow the action on the water, positioned in a powerboat behind the race, hanging on for dear life at 80-odd kilometres an hour (50 mph) and holding up little flags to indicate penalties.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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
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Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Never stand up in your small powerboat, canoe or similar watercraft.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
Generally in sailing, umpires attempt to follow the action on the water, positioned in a powerboat behind the race, hanging on for dear life at 80-odd kilometres an hour (50 mph) and holding up little flags to indicate penalties.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerboat. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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powerboat
noun
pow·er·boat
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt 
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