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Definition of motorboat

motorboat

/ˈmoʊ.tərˌboʊt/
mo · tor · boat
Plural:motorboats
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Past Simple:motorboated
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Past Participle:motorboated
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Present Participle:motorboating
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motorboat Lexical Profile

motorboat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A relatively small watercraft propelled by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

Example

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

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• verb

1

To drive, ride in, or travel by means of a motorboat.

Example

"They spent the sunny afternoon motorboating across the vast alpine lake."

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• Nearby Words

motorbike
motorbiker
motorbiking
motorboat
motorboater
motorboating
motorcade

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'motor' and 'boat', emerging alongside the invention and adoption of the internal combustion engine for marine use.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motorboat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motorboat
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