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powerboat

American

[pau-er-boht] / ˈpaʊ ərˌboʊt /

noun

a boat propelled by mechanical power.
motorboat.

powerboat British

/ ˈpaʊəˌbəʊt /

noun

a boat propelled by an inboard or outboard motor

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powerboating

noun

Etymology

Origin of powerboat

First recorded in 1905–10; power + boat

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Tributes have been paid to a "popular" powerboat driver who died after a collision with a stationary houseboat during an international competition.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025

He maintained his strut and bravado off-screen, earning a black belt in karate and pursuing hobbies such as powerboat racing and roping steers.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2022

Bill Wolf, 74, can’t even find a place to dock his powerboat at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, where he’s been on a wait list for a 50-foot slip since May 2020.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2021

Scheduled October events include a parade, powerboat racing, theater and musical performances, a costume contest and sports competitions.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2021

There was a powerboat tied up at the base of the steps, and Alice was right: there were two men.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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