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Definition of «motorboat»

A motorboat is a small, powered watercraft that uses an internal combustion engine to propel itself through the water. It typically has a flat bottom hull and a deck, with a single outboard motor or inboard engine driving a propeller at the rear of the boat. Motorboats can vary greatly in size and design, from small inflatable dinghies to larger, more luxurious vessels. They are often used for recreational purposes such as fishing, water skiing, or simply cruising on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.

Usage examples

  1. I decided to take a motorboat out on the lake for a relaxing day of fishing.
  2. The loud roar of the motorboat echoed across the quiet bay, disrupting the tranquility of the surrounding area.
  3. Our family rented a motorboat during our vacation to explore the nearby islands.
  4. The motorboat sped through the water, creating a trail of foamy white waves behind it.
  5. We spent the afternoon water skiing behind the motorboat, taking turns and enjoying the thrill of gliding over the surface.
  6. The motorboat came to a sudden halt when the engine malfunctioned, leaving us stranded in the middle of the river.
  7. The motorboat's powerful engine allowed us to reach our destination quickly, cutting through the waves effortlessly.
  8. We held a motorboat race as part of our company's team-building activities, competing against each other to see who could finish the course first.
  9. The tourists gathered on the dock, eagerly waiting their turn to board the motorboat for a guided tour of the scenic coastline.
  10. As the sun began to set, the couple shared a romantic dinner on the motorboat, enjoying the peacefulness of the open water.

Sentences with «motorboat»

  • In his elliptical and somewhat loopy drama about the slipperiness of love at any age, French filmmaker André Téchiné uses the sight of scudding motorboats on the waterways around workaday Venice as a visual reinforcement of time as a river. (metacritic.com)
  • Personal Watercrafts (PWC) are subject to the same laws governing the operation of motorboats of the same size. (freewayinsurance.com)
  • The final product is a brilliant reinterpretation of pastoral scenes in which aristocrats frolicking in Europe are replaced with black figures relaxing on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago: sailboats, crew shells and parasols are substituted with motorboats, water skiers and boom boxes: a summer breeze is swept aside by lyrics from Motown and Snoop Dogg. (artmarketmonitor.com)
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