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powerboat

noun

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt

Definition of powerboat

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 Stefano died tragically in a powerboat racing accident in 1990. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 Combining sustainability with another niche – powerboat motorsport – could have been a recipe for disaster. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 This is Moskito’s newest baby, which has just fully opened with a series of swimming pools, a basketball court, its own 42-foot powerboat, a games room, and a vinyl record library, plus direct access to the beach. — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerboat

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Upon arrival, authorities found that a 33-foot cabin cruiser motorboat carrying nine passengers had struck a smaller vessel carrying five passengers.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026

Definition of motorboat

Noun

The multi-island destination is located 40 minutes away from the airport via speedboat and is connected by a walkable bridge for easy movement between the properties.

— Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Sighting Shebara The speedboat and its four passengers—the captain, the skipper, my aforementioned scuba instructor and I—are cruising along the water when a mirage seems to appear in the distance, strung out like giant pearls floating on top of the sea.

— Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

Definition of speedboat

Noun

Each bungalow is outfitted with two cruiser bikes that are perfect for getting around on property.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
The second of the three warships named for the capital of Alaska was a Juneau-class light cruiser commissioned after the Second World War.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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