pedal boat

noun

: paddleboat sense 2

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Families love the free rentals, including pedal boats, kayaks, and bikes. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 Other attractions include pedal boat rentals, a climbing wall and various games of skill. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 8 May 2026 The hotel’s diving club provides equipment for snorkeling and non-motorized water sports like kayaking and pedal boat rides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Start your day at Lake Norman State Park, and rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or pedal boat; the boat ramp is free to use. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pedal boat

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pedal boat was in 1910

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“Pedal boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedal%20boat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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