motorboat
|mo-tor-boat|
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/ˈmoʊtərˌboʊt/
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/ˈməʊtəbəʊt/
engine-powered boat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'motorboat' originates from the combination of 'motor' and 'boat', where 'motor' refers to an engine and 'boat' refers to a small vessel.
Historical Evolution
'motorboat' was first used in the early 20th century as engines became more common in small watercraft.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any boat with a motor, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39