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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Some powerboat rentals will operate from a dock farther east, with shuttles taking customers out. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Prosecutors argued that Kramer, a rival who owned a casino and raced powerboats, wanted Aronow dead over a business dispute. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2026 Stefano died tragically in a powerboat racing accident in 1990. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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powerboat

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

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