watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
ˈwä-
1
: skill in aquatic activities (such as managing boats)
2
a
: ship, boat
b
: craft for water transport

Examples of watercraft in a Sentence

just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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O’Neal died, while the teen who was operating the watercraft sustained minor injuries, NBC affiliate WITN, CBS affiliate WNCT and ABC affiliate WCTI reported. Sam Gillette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Nearby is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025 An investigation found that the children had been on the lake in a small watercraft with their father when the boat overturned, TRWD officials said Saturday. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2025 Bring your own watercraft or use a sit-on-top kayak for free. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watercraft

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of watercraft was in 1566

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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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watercraft

noun
wa·​ter·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
: craft for water transportation

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