watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft 

ˈwä-

1

: skill in aquatic activities (such as managing boats)

2

a

: ship, boat

b

: craft for water transport

Synonyms of watercraft

• boat
• vessel
• canoe
• kayak
• yacht

Examples of watercraft in a Sentence

just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearby, a dedicated garage starboard can hold a 16-foot tender, a personal watercraft, and other equipment. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

The mollusk’s larvae are also invisible to the naked eye and can be easily transported in standing water if watercraft and equipment are not properly cleaned and drained. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

But boats, kayaks, paddleboards and other watercraft activities are allowed until mid-October. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Multiple agencies responded and responders began lifesaving efforts on a woman who was operating the personal watercraft, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff's Office said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watercraft

• allograft
• autograft
• autographed
• countershaft
• handicraft
• homograft
• hovercraft
• lithographed
• overdraft
• photographed
• rotorcraft
• telegraphed

Kids Definition

watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft -ˌkraft 

: craft for water transportation