powerboat

noun
UK: /ˈpaʊərbəʊt/
US: /ˈpaʊərbəʊt/

  1. A fast boat that is powered by an engine.

    1. We saw a powerboat speeding across the lake.
    2. The marina was full of powerboats of all shapes and sizes ready for the summer.

  2. A boat designed for racing at high speeds on water.

    1. The powerboat race attracted many spectators to the shoreline.
    2. He dreamed of winning the championship in his high-performance powerboat.

Synonyms

speedboat motorboat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "powerboat" in English means: A fast boat that is powered by an engine., A boat designed for racing at high speeds on water..

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

Synonyms for "powerboat": speedboat, motorboat.

Example usage of "powerboat": "We saw a powerboat speeding across the lake.". More examples on the page.