powerboat

noun

pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)
powerboater noun
powerboating adjective

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

powerboat

noun
pow·​er·​boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt How to pronounce powerboat (audio)

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