Motorboat
(noun)
- A boat that is powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor.
- A small, fast-moving boat powered by an internal combustion engine.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from motor + boat.
Examples:
- They spent the day cruising around the lake in a motorboat.
- The motorboat was equipped with a powerful engine.
- He rented a motorboat to take the family out for a day on the water.
- The motorboat was able to reach high speeds on the water.
- The sound of the motorboat could be heard from miles away.