Speedboat

/ˈspiːdˌboʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fast boat powered by an engine, typically used for recreation, racing, or other activities that require quick movement on water.

They rented a speedboat for the weekend to explore the coastline.

A small motorboat designed for high-speed travel, often associated with leisure activities.

The speedboat zipped across the lake, leaving a wake behind it.

A vessel capable of reaching high speeds on water, often used in competitive sports.

The speedboat race attracted many spectators eager to watch the thrilling competition.

A recreational vessel, often used in watersports such as water skiing or wakeboarding.

She loves taking her friends out on her speedboat for a day of fun on the water.

Any small motorized boat engineered for speed.

After a day on the speedboat, they were all exhausted but exhilarated.

Derived from 'speed' and 'boat', indicating a boat designed for fast travel.

in a speedboat:

To travel or experience something swiftly.

speedboat racing:

A competitive sport involving speedboats.

Going fast or speeding.

We got into the speedboat and zoomed across the water like we were flying.

An exciting or thrilling experience.

That ride was a total speedboat!