as in motorboat
a boat equipped with a motor
his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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Recent Examples of powerboat
Just keep in mind that renting a powerboat isn’t the best way to explore deep in the park, as powerboat rentals are only allowed in Coot Bay and Whitewater Bay.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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
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
Plow anchors are most often used on heavy powerboats and cruising sailboats that need maximum holding power to prevent slippage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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
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
Plow anchors are most often used on heavy powerboats and cruising sailboats that need maximum holding power to prevent slippage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerboat
Noun
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At Rainy Lake, for example, Voyageurs Outfitters and Rainy Lake Aquatics rent motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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Listen to this article A flash fire erupted on a motorboat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, severely injuring 11 people, including two young children, officials said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Fans of The Hangover likely remember the memorable speedboat scene in which Stu (played by Helms) travels to Thailand with his best friends Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Alan (Galifianakis).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Mario Bickham, the driver of the vehicle that struck the cruiser and ultimately the two victims, was taken to a hospital.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The cruiser came to rest after hitting the front end of a Honda SUV, Booth said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboat. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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