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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

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• 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

motmot
motocrosser
motor
motorboat
motorcycle
motorsailer
motorsport

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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motorboat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motorboat
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