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 of powerboat

• motorboat
• speedboat
• cruiser

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing

Recent Examples on the Web

This is Moskito’s newest baby, which has just fully opened with a series of swimming pools, a basketball court, its own 42-foot powerboat, a games room, and a vinyl record library, plus direct access to the beach. — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

Combining sustainability with another niche – powerboat motorsport – could have been a recipe for disaster. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The event will feature some 40 wooden-hull vessels ranging from powerboats to sailboats and custom wooden craft. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

These are all places where anglers, waterskiers, and other lake users have been running powerboats for more than 100 years. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026

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