workboat

American  

[wurk-boht] / ˈwɜrkˌboʊt /

noun

1. a boat used for work or trade rather than sport, public transportation, or military purposes.

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Etymology

Origin of workboat

First recorded in 1935–40; work + boat

Example Sentences

Teaming up with Diversified Marine allows Arc to launch its new workboat in collaboration with several entities that do business at the port, Lee said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

The Pioneer, developed by Artemis Technologies, is the world's first electric foiling workboat to be brought to market.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2023

SAT Boat displays, tugboat races, Coast Guard sea/air helicopter rescue, workboat parade, fire boat demonstration, vessel tours, Survival Suit Races, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2012

Murphy first started crabbing when he was a boy himself; he had his own 30-foot workboat when he was 13.

From Washington Post

His workboat was three times the size of my skiff, and twice as fast.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings