powerboat

noun

pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)
Synonyms of powerboatnext
: motorboat
powerboater
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbō-tər How to pronounce powerboat (audio)
noun
powerboating
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbō-tiŋ How to pronounce powerboat (audio)
adjective

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Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Apr. 2025.

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