motorboat

noun
UK: /ˈməʊtəbəʊt/
US: /ˈmoʊtərbəʊt/

  1. A small boat with a motor.

    1. I saw a motorboat on the lake.
    2. The family enjoyed a ride in their motorboat during their summer vacation.

  2. A fast boat powered by an engine, used for racing or recreation.

    1. He loves to race his motorboat on weekends.
    2. The sleek motorboat sped across the water, leaving a white wake behind it.

Synonyms

powerboat runabout speedboat
motorboat verb

  1. To travel or transport something by motorboat.

    1. We will motorboat to the island tomorrow.
    2. They plan to motorboat supplies to the remote research station every week.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motorboat" in English means: A small boat with a motor., A fast boat powered by an engine, used for racing or recreation..

The phonetic transcription of "motorboat" is /ˈməʊtəbəʊt/ in British English and /ˈmoʊtərbəʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "motorboat": powerboat, runabout, speedboat.

Example usage of "motorboat": "I saw a motorboat on the lake.". More examples on the page.