powerboat

noun

pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)
powerboater noun
powerboating adjective

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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The walls are covered with photos and clippings from his stunt days, his crash-test driving for Tesla, and Lia’s once-famous custom powerboat business. Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025 Wyatt, a Canadian powerboat star, is one of the sport’s most promising talents after being recognized as Rookie of the Year at the prestigious F1H20 UIM World Championship in 2024. Bill Springer, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 The Miami Cubans used planes, powerboats and semi-tractor trailers to import and transport massive shipments of the product. T.j. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 This ranged from partnerships with Pininfarina, which designed cars for Ferrari, to the Atlantic Challenger, a powerboat that made a 1988 Atlantic crossing without refueling. Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for powerboat 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of powerboat was in 1830

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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerboat. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

powerboat

noun
pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)

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