watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
ˈwä-
1
: skill in aquatic activities (such as managing boats)
2
a
: ship, boat
b
: craft for water transport

Examples of watercraft in a Sentence

just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Paddlers must wear a personal flotation device and bring their own watercraft and whistle. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 On Sunday, search and rescue teams were conducting methodical searches of an area north of the small city of Siletz, near the Siletz River, using divers, drones, dogs and watercraft, the sheriff's office said. CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025 Four watercraft, four drones, six K9s, 40 investigators and 138 community volunteers were involved, the sheriff’s office said. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025 May through September are popular months for travelers, moving companies, produce shipments and watercraft, according to Levy. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watercraft

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of watercraft was in 1566

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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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watercraft

noun
wa·​ter·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
: craft for water transportation

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