How to Use paddleboat in a Sentence

paddleboat

noun
  • Take a relaxing paddleboat ride on the large pond on its east end.
    — Dana Oland, idahostatesman, 21 May 2018
  • Their pond holds an old pumphouse, deck and paddleboat for the summer months.
    — Taylor M. Riley, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Kayaks, standup paddle boards and paddleboats are available for use at your leisure.
    — Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Egg hunt, paddleboats, pony and hay ride, race track and access to the children’s zoo.
    — Jennifer Jhon, South Florida Parenting, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Guests can also canoe, fish, or rent a paddleboat while out at the river.
    — Priscilla Aguirre, Chron, 17 Sep. 2021
  • His wife had to rescue him on a paddleboat before taking him to the hospital.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2024
  • The pair struggled to find common ground during a paddleboat ride together.
    — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • There are a couple of ways to get to us from there, but the easiest is to rent a paddleboat and go due west toward the little-league fields.
    — Colin Nissan, The New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2020
  • Jumping off the pier or chugging along in the paddleboat is the daytime pastime, not video games or Netflix.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2018
  • Sabrenia and Espen Jervsjo used a paddleboat to leave their two-story home to get to the main road and to the resort.
    — Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 9 May 2022
  • Or be adventurous with the option of renting a paddleboat, a jet ski or even a boat before or after grabbing some bites.
    — Arlene Borenstein-Zuluaga, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Public feedback about the project sparked the idea to add a spot for people to access the water with paddleboats, Barron said.
    — Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
  • Nelson plays the song on a paddleboat as Peacemaker and Harcourt have a moment.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
  • But in a hunter's miracle, the whitetail instead sniffed the paddleboat and, like a bloodhound, tracked Kevin's footsteps all the way to his tree stand.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2021
  • First, soak in your Zen-like surroundings by biking along four miles of paved trails (there are bike rentals available) or going out on the lake in a paddleboat or kayak.
    — Kristi Valentini, Redbook, 13 July 2017
  • Take a one-hour cruise aboard the Lake Arrowhead Queen paddleboat to see the lake and waterfront homes lining its shore.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Take a one-hour cruise aboard the Lake Arrowhead Queen paddleboat to see the lake and waterfront homes lining its shore.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The body of a boater who drowned after a paddleboat overturned on the Delaware River has been recovered.
    — Emily Babay, Philly.com, 15 May 2017
  • The smallmouth bass had hunkered near the rocky bottom as Schultz's paddleboat slowly pirouetted downstream.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2017
  • All Nordlys guests have access to the hiking trails that wind throughout the 140-acre site, along with bikes, kayaks and a paddleboat for exploring.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The swans at downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola are iconic — there are even swan paddleboats on which to explore the lake.
    — David Harris, OrlandoSentinel.com, 19 May 2017
  • Paddle Fest Try out canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboats, as well as contests, games, live music, clinics and demonstrations.
    — azcentral, 6 Mar. 2018
  • The fun kicks off this weekend when, weather permitting, Naperville Park District opens the quarry for paddleboat and kayak rentals.
    — Suzanne Baker, Naperville Sun, 12 May 2018
  • At the heart of Artavia will be a 13-acre community amenity complex including a 5-acre lake with paddleboats and a kayak launch area.
    — Houston Chronicle, 16 Nov. 2019
  • The water park itself includes four six-story waterslides, paddleboats, a lazy innertube ride and a pool with a 60-foot water obstacle course.
    — cleveland.com, 19 July 2017
  • Dale Barrientos and his fiancée, Silva Mesrobian, sold cold drinks and chips out of foam coolers under a shady tree near the paddleboat dock.
    — Andrea Castillo, latimes.com, 9 July 2017
  • He was eventually taken to the hospital after his wife rescued him via paddleboat, KCRA notes.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Rent paddleboats, check out performers on multiple stages, try crafting, play double Dutch, experiment with interactive art, or hang out in the beer and wine garden.
    — Michael J. West, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
  • During summer, scenic cruises run along Lake McDonald; kayaks, canoes, rowboats, and paddleboats are also available for rent.
    — National Geographic, 17 Apr. 2019
  • Look for the distinctive blue label featuring Willow Ware china, a paddleboat, magnolia blooms, and a flying pelican.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2024

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