Definition

Noun: A motorboat; a boat that is propelled by an internal combustion engine. It is designed for speed and is often used for racing, recreation, or as a tender for a larger vessel.

Usage

The word "powerboat" is used to specify a type of boat distinguished by its engine propulsion, as opposed to sailboats or rowboats. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He bought a new powerboat for weekend trips on the lake.
  • The harbor was filled with yachts and powerboats.
  • The rescue team used a high-speed powerboat to reach the stranded sailors.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Powerboat" can function attributively to describe related things.
  • The powerboat race attracted competitors from all over the country.
  • She is a champion in powerboat racing.

Variants and Related Words

• Motorboat (noun): A very close synonym for powerboat.
• Speedboat (noun): A type of powerboat designed specifically for high speed.
• Runabout (noun): A small, open powerboat.

Synonyms

• Motorboat
• Speedboat (context-specific)
• Launch (a larger powerboat, often used as a ship's tender)

Antonyms

• Sailboat
• Rowboat
• Canoe (a paddle-propelled boat)

Noun

1. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine