powerboat

noun

pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt 

: motorboat

powerboater

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbō-tər 

noun

powerboating

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbō-tiŋ 

adjective

Synonyms

• motorboat
• speedboat
• cruiser

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Just keep in mind that renting a powerboat isn’t the best way to explore deep in the park, as powerboat rentals are only allowed in Coot Bay and Whitewater Bay. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025

And if that weren’t enough, buyers could even spec a 7.2-liter version of the Lambo V-12 that was usually reserved for powerboats and made 730 hp. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 22 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for powerboat

• anecdote
• antidote
• asymptote
• creosote
• dimethoate
• epidote
• ferryboat
• motorboat
• overcoat
• petticoat
• riverboat
• undercoat

Kids Definition

powerboat

noun

pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt 

: motorboat