as in speedboats
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 motorboats
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
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
The couple and their family are shown on surfboards, motorboats, and kayaks.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
The couple and their family are shown on surfboards, motorboats, and kayaks.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorboats
speedboats
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View gallery - 6 images The Bertone Runabout has familiar performance credentials, features, and price tag – but its unique lines were penned after extensive study of the hull shapes of modern speedboats.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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But most experts on criminal cartels and deadly street drugs say military strikes on speedboats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific will also have little or no impact on overdose deaths in the United States.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Motorboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorboats. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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