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

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

The tactic worked, the buzzer blared and Houshmand was scooped up by a watercraft for a victory lap, an American flag hoisted in victory. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026

On Saturday, a man in Tampa died after being struck by lightning while riding a personal watercraft. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Boaters of all backgrounds will wade into the world of watercraft this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

The team of first responders was able to stabilize the victim until Marine 21 and additional fire rescue watercraft arrived at the scene, per Smith. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 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