speedboat

noun

speed·​boat ˈspēd-ˌbōt 

: a fast launch or motorboat

speedboating

ˈspēd-ˌbō-tiŋ 

noun

Synonyms of speedboat

• motorboat
• cruiser
• powerboat

Examples of speedboat in a Sentence

speedboats leaving wakes that cause damage to docked vessels and the shoreline

Recent Examples on the Web

The styling takes its cues from wooden speedboats—particularly the rear storage compartment, which could double as an art installation when open. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The operator of the speedboat, Manuel Hernandez, 46, was arrested and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, authorities said. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Five people were seriously injured when a speedboat crashed into the shoreline at Lake Allatoona over the weekend. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

The speedboat picked up the men clinging to the raft, and then bore down in my direction. — James D. Oxley, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speedboat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

speedboat

noun

speed·​boat ˈspēd-ˌbōt 

: a fast motorboat