pontoon

noun

Definition of pontoonnext
as in canoe

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Recent Examples of pontoon Some people prefer to explore the body of water by kayak; others prefer a pontoon boat or a jet ski. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Heavy-duty lifeline The pontoon barge used in the operation measures approximately 60 meters in length and eight meters in width. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 Authorities said their initial belief that the group was on a pontoon boat were not correct. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Holiday Shores Watersports Center Rent a WaveRunner, pontoon, or ski boat for up-close views of Lake Delton and the sandstone dells along the Wisconsin River. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pontoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontoon
  1. canoe
  2. dinghy
  3. kayak
  4. rowboat
  5. raft
  6. watercraft
  7. skiff
  8. catamaran
Noun
  • Their destination was the ancestral hearth, spiritual fountainhead, and reliquary of antiquities, the country home of the Wariboko war-canoe family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The eight-mile Granite City Greenway by Mount Airy’s southern border is ideal for walking or biking, with several launches for kayaks, canoes, and tubes along the trail.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of canoe
Noun
  • Three officers in a patrol boat saw him and two other people riding in a dinghy with a blue canopy in Cow Channel.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of dinghy
Noun
  • Cycle north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Three Brothers has her bow in just 7 feet, close enough to reach by kayak straight from the island’s shore.
    — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • This summer a group of Indigenous Taiwanese modern-day voyagers decided to recreate the journey in a large rowboat from one of Taiwan’s islands all the way to the Philippines in an effort to reconnect with their ancient seafaring heritage.
    — Greg Dixon, NPR, 24 July 2026
  • Launching from Monterey, California, in a 21-foot rowboat, Pfender documented the mental and physical challenges of her trip on social media.
    — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of rowboat
Noun
  • Nvidia is at the center of the AI boom, manufacturing chips and other hardware used in a raft of tech companies’ AI models.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Another historic beach club, Le Carillon (from 1937), features a stylish collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, with the designers’ vivid Verde Maiolica pattern used for loungers, umbrellas, beach towels-- and even floating rafts.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of raft
Noun
  • These types of watercraft are rented from companies outside of the park—places like Northernaire Houseboats, Voyagaire Lodge & Houseboats, and Ebel’s Voyageur Houseboats.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the clip taken by a snoopy bystander and shared by sports media personality Dov Kleiman, the NFL great is seen lounging on the deck of his sleek watercraft, near his mansion in Indian Creek Village.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of watercraft
Noun
  • The cruise ship then towed the skiff back to Farragut Bay, according to the statement (Forbes has reached out to the Coast Guard and the cruise operator for further comment on the incident).
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fishing trips from King Salmon can take many forms, from drifting the broad Naknek River in a metal skiff boat to hopping aboard a floatplane for waters that see few other anglers all season.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of skiff
Noun
  • Couples can book sunset cruises, snorkeling trips, or private charters on the resort's catamaran, Lady Grace.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • On the beach, non-motorized water sports like snorkeling, kayaking, catamaran sailing, and boogie boarding are offered at no extra charge.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of catamaran

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