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
And if that weren’t enough, buyers could even spec a 7.2-liter version of the Lambo V-12 that was usually reserved for powerboats and made 730 hp.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Plow anchors are most often used on heavy powerboats and cruising sailboats that need maximum holding power to prevent slippage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Plow anchors are most often used on heavy powerboats and cruising sailboats that need maximum holding power to prevent slippage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerboat
Noun
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But where are the best spots to zip around on a motorboat or charter a yacht?—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The more scarce motorboat permits, however, will likely sell out.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the video, two people are on a speedboat jetting through the pond as a shark slowly swims near them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Six Senses Yao Noi Six Senses Yao Noi is a five-star luxury resort on Yao Noi Island in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi, only a 45-minute speedboat ride from Phuket.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s 2024 report, the number of younger cruisers has grown over the last two years, with 22% of passengers being millennials and 14% Gen Z.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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In addition to Illinois, cruisers can also visit Wright sites in another Great Lakes state, Michigan.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboat. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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