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motorboat Synonyms

Another word for motorboat

Choosing another word for motorboat depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
powerboat
Strong
speedboat
runabout
motor launch
launch
outboard
cabin cruiser

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
boat
cruise

Opposites of motorboat

The opposite of motorboat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rowboat
sailboat
See all opposites of motorboat

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