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motorboat Antonyms

Opposite of motorboat

Pinning down the opposite of motorboat requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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A relatively small watercraft propelled by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

Usage Example

"We rented a small sailboat to explore the hidden coves and inlets along the island's coastline."

Strong
sailboat
rowboat

Similar words to motorboat

Words similar to motorboat shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

powerboat
speedboat
motor launch
runabout
launch
outboard
boat
cabin cruiser
See all synonyms of motorboat

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Motorboat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/motorboat
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