Examples of powerboat in a Sentence
his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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California officials have identified the eight victims who died after a powerboat capsized on Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
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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
The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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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
The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerboat. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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powerboat
noun
pow·er·boat
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt 
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