pleasure boat
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Definition
Noun: A large motorboat equipped with a cabin, plumbing, and other amenities designed for comfortable living and recreational activities on the water. It is used primarily for leisure, entertainment, or vacationing.
Usage
This term specifically refers to a type of boat designed for comfort and recreation, not for commercial transport or work. It implies a vessel with facilities that support extended stays or day trips for enjoyment.
Examples
- Noun:
- They spent the weekend cruising the coast on their pleasure boat.
- The marina was filled with expensive pleasure boats.
- A pleasure boat must be properly maintained for safety and comfort.
Advanced Usage
- "to take out a pleasure boat": to use a pleasure boat for a trip.
- We plan to take out the pleasure boat for a sunset cruise.
Variants and Related Words
- Yacht (n): Often used synonymously, though a yacht can be a sailboat or motorboat and may imply greater luxury or size.
- The billionaire's private yacht was the largest pleasure boat in the harbor.
- Cabin cruiser (n): A common type of pleasure boat with enclosed living quarters.
- Motor yacht (n): A pleasure boat powered by motors.
Synonyms
- Cruiser: A boat designed for leisurely travel.
- Motor vessel: A general term for a powered boat, which can include pleasure boats.
Antonyms
- Workboat: A boat designed for commercial or industrial tasks.
- Fishing boat: A vessel designed primarily for catching fish, not leisure.
- Cargo ship: A large vessel for transporting goods.
Noun
- a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board