Definition of powerboatnext
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 The two boats, along with a 31-foot Fountain powerboat also linked to the smuggling operation, will be forfeited to the federal government, the department said. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 Interested parties will also have a chance to buy an Aero Hunton XRS37 powerboat. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025 Powering over the horizon on my beloved center console powerboat and not wearing a shirt for long periods of time! Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 This weekend, the historic powerboat racing series returns to east Mission Bay for the 57th time. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for powerboat
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Noun
  • The boat, a 39-foot Sea Ray Cabin motorboat, was anchored at the Haulover sandbar with 13 passengers on board, according to a new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
    Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 15 May 2026
  • Arriving by late afternoon gave plenty of time for a few of us to take a motorboat shortcut to tiny but tony Portofino, where Dodge and rally regulars Ian Campbell and Robert Rooks were part of our small party soaking up the ambiance while sipping Aperol Spritz.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Leaning over the side of a small speedboat, Jhon Cantillo scoops up a thick clump of bright green vegetation, holding it up before gesturing toward the horizon, where the plant spreads across the waters as far as the eye can see.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • After confirming with the Coast Guard that Craig’s vessel was involved, Lance immediately borrowed a speedboat and headed out to search.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The wrong-way driver slammed into McClure's cruiser.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • At dusk, one of Ihor’s fellow police officers pulled onto the square in a cruiser.
    James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026

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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboat. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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