motorboat
noun
a boat propelled by an inboard or outboard motor.
motorboats
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pluralof motorboat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Security was visibly heightened at the event, with police cruising the canals in motorboats.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
In Miami, McCartney’s photos burst into Kodachrome color and the newly minted celebrities seem to bloom in glamorous new surroundings: lounging poolside, sipping scotch and riding around in motorboats.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Slater likens it to those who enjoy sailing more than motorboats.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
The vast majority of the attacks were on sailboats or catamarans, with a handful involving fishing boats and motorboats.
From Scientific American ● May 24, 2023
A tug and several small motorboats headed out toward the Tern, but it was useless.
From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor
