as in speedboat
a boat equipped with a motor
motorboats are banned on the lake because they are a hazard to swimmers
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Recent Examples of motorboat
Afternoons are made for fresh piña coladas, languid sun worshipping, and offshore adventures on motorboats fully stocked with snorkels, fins, and local beer.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Cruise around the Halifax Harbour on Little Wing, the hotel’s 36-foot yacht, or venture through nearby coves and bays aboard Reach, the Muir’s high-speed 24-foot motorboat.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The men filled a sixteen-foot outboard motorboat with supplies and containers of gasoline and set out across the bay next to their village, then braved the open Bering Sea.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Hotels and guesthouses favor low-impact practices, including solar and wind power, and motorboats are restricted, leaving you free to sail, kayak, or paddleboard in peaceful contemplation.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Cruise around the Halifax Harbour on Little Wing, the hotel’s 36-foot yacht, or venture through nearby coves and bays aboard Reach, the Muir’s high-speed 24-foot motorboat.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The men filled a sixteen-foot outboard motorboat with supplies and containers of gasoline and set out across the bay next to their village, then braved the open Bering Sea.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Hotels and guesthouses favor low-impact practices, including solar and wind power, and motorboats are restricted, leaving you free to sail, kayak, or paddleboard in peaceful contemplation.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorboat
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In January, the Colombian Navy seized over two tons of cocaine from a speedboat in the South Pacific Ocean, and in November, the nation announced its largest cocaine bust in a decade, with 14 tons confiscated at its main Pacific port.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Set on a private hillside estate with Gulf of Saint-Tropez access via speedboat, the resort features a bayside pool, a beach club and a restaurant by Yannick Alléno.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some powerboat rentals will operate from a dock farther east, with shuttles taking customers out.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Vanquish Volante serves as an ultra high end, open air, 2 door cruiser for drivers who prioritize prestige and driving engagement with an extra $750,000 to buy the best that Aston Martin has to offer.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both officers got out of their cruiser and returned fire at the man, the DA said.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Motorboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorboat. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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