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
In addition to whiskey, the first phase called for 50% tariffs on motorboats and motorcycles from the US.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Years after catching and almost being killed by Hannibal Lecter, Will is living a serene life on the Florida coast, working on motorboats and watching the postcard-perfect sunrise every morning.
—S.a. Cosby, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Locals were aghast, envisioning the small lake and its surroundings being overrun by RVs, motorboats and traffic with insufficient parking.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Because the sailboats were slower than motorboats, often alone and barely armed, the Nazis didn’t view them as worthy targets, especially since any attack would betray their location.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Years after catching and almost being killed by Hannibal Lecter, Will is living a serene life on the Florida coast, working on motorboats and watching the postcard-perfect sunrise every morning.
—S.a. Cosby, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Locals were aghast, envisioning the small lake and its surroundings being overrun by RVs, motorboats and traffic with insufficient parking.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Because the sailboats were slower than motorboats, often alone and barely armed, the Nazis didn’t view them as worthy targets, especially since any attack would betray their location.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorboat
Noun
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In the video, two people are on a speedboat jetting through the pond as a shark slowly swims near them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Six Senses Yao Noi Six Senses Yao Noi is a five-star luxury resort on Yao Noi Island in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi, only a 45-minute speedboat ride from Phuket.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And if that weren’t enough, buyers could even spec a 7.2-liter version of the Lambo V-12 that was usually reserved for powerboats and made 730 hp.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s 2024 report, the number of younger cruisers has grown over the last two years, with 22% of passengers being millennials and 14% Gen Z.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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In addition to Illinois, cruisers can also visit Wright sites in another Great Lakes state, Michigan.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Motorboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorboat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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