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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Fish from the pier or take your own watercraft out. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 Participants must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device, whistle, and a white electric light. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025 Wilmette The Wilmette Park District is introducing The Cove, a non-swimming zone that will provide Lake Michigan access to non-motorized watercraft and share the southern end of the Gillson Park lakefront with The Dog Beach, which will allow off-leash dogs, Park District spokesman JP McNamara said. Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 That included lifeguards using personal watercraft and rescue boats, firefighters and several Coast Guard vessels, including a cutter and a 45-foot response boat. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for watercraft

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

watercraft

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

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