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

As approximately 96% of adult manatees bear scars from watercraft strikes, this remains a serious issue for the species. —Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026

To get on land, these types of Marine units primarily seize footholds by riding small watercraft onto beaches or by helicopter insertion. —Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026

Because the motor is electric and the foil does most of the work, the noise, the churn, the fumes – the whole obnoxious package that defines traditional personal watercraft – are largely gone. —Omar Kardoudi march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026

Get acquainted with this style of watercraft with Wrightsville Performance Sailing. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 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