motorboat
noun
mo·tor·boat
ˈmō-tər-ˌbōt 
: a boat propelled usually by an internal combustion engine
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motorboats are banned on the lake because they are a hazard to swimmers
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On the Lake of the Ozarks or Missouri rivers, young people often take the helms of motorboats and jet skis.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Open motorboats were involved in 129 of them, and included 44 injuries and 15 deaths.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The zippy 800 hp motorboat will be available to rent for a full or half day, with both hotel guests and visitors able to enjoy private jaunts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
But what are the best spots to charter a motorboat or charter a yacht?
—Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Open motorboats were involved in 129 of them, and included 44 injuries and 15 deaths.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The zippy 800 hp motorboat will be available to rent for a full or half day, with both hotel guests and visitors able to enjoy private jaunts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
But what are the best spots to charter a motorboat or charter a yacht?
—Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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“Motorboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorboat. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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motorboat
noun
mo·tor·boat
-ˌbōt
: a boat driven by a motor
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