Synonyms of motorboat

motorboat

noun

ˈmō-tər-ˌbōt 

as in speedboat

a boat equipped with a motor

motorboats are banned on the lake because they are a hazard to swimmers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speedboat
• powerboat
• cruiser
• stinkpot
• sedan
• runabout
• cabin cruiser
• hydrofoil
• sportfisherman
• motor sailer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motorboat

Rent a paddleboard or take a cruise up the river in a classic wooden motorboat to enjoy views of Mystic from the water. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit. — ABC News, 14 June 2026

Arriving by late afternoon gave plenty of time for a few of us to take a motorboat shortcut to tiny but tony Portofino, where Dodge and rally regulars Ian Campbell and Robert Rooks were part of our small party soaking up the ambiance while sipping Aperol Spritz. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026

Instead, Chinese Indonesian studio operators worked with Javanese painters to produce popular backdrops of local Indonesian landscapes—featuring scenery such as palm trees and volcanoes—with modern instruments like radios and motorboats serving as props. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026