powerboats

noun

plural of powerboat
as in motorboats
a boat equipped with a motor his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing

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Recent Examples of powerboats The event will feature some 40 wooden-hull vessels ranging from powerboats to sailboats and custom wooden craft. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 These are all places where anglers, waterskiers, and other lake users have been running powerboats for more than 100 years. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
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  1. motorboats
  2. speedboats
Noun
  • Most motorboats won’t fit beneath the medieval bridge at Potter Heigham, and so are restricted to the southern Broads.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Locals swam from the rocks as sailboats, ferries and small motorboats crossed the ship’s path.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of motorboats
Noun
  • The styling takes its cues from wooden speedboats—particularly the rear storage compartment, which could double as an art installation when open.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The cries of seagulls, water lapping against the boat, the rumble of engines and the arrival of speedboats ferrying cast and crew give the sense of sharing the actors’ long waits on the open water.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of speedboats

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“Powerboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboats. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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