boat
noun
\ ˈbōt
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plural boats
Definition of boat
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a small vessel for travel on water
b
: ship
2
: a boat-shaped container, utensil, or device
a gravy boat a laboratory boat
3
informal
: a large car
A lot of people still think Cadillac makes big floaty boats.— Mark LaNeve
in the same boat
: in the same situation or predicament
boat
verb
boated;
boating;
boats
Definition of boat (Entry 2 of 2)
: to place in or bring into a boat
: to go by boat
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Other Words from boat
Noun
boatful
\ ˈbōt-ˌfu̇l
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noun
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noun
boatlike
\ ˈbōt-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for boat
Synonyms: Noun
bottom, craft, vessel, watercraft
Synonyms: Verb
cruise, ferry, navigate, sail, ship (out), voyage
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Examples of boat in a Sentence
Noun
He tied the boat to the dock. Cruise ships and other boats filled the harbor. traveling by boat across the oceanVerb
We boated over to the island. boated to the picnic site on an island in the bay
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Rochester said that call indicated the boat was already fully ablaze. — Stefanie Dazio, Twin Cities, "Coast Guard: 25 bodies found after California boat fire," 3 Sep. 2019 Marian Beck, who owns the Danny J ferry and The Saltry in Halibut Cove, a short boat ride from Homer, said after a strong tourism season in June and July, the number of people in town has recently dropped. — Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News, "Groceries delayed, reservations canceled as the Swan Lake fire tangles traffic on the Sterling Highway," 31 Aug. 2019 Those who properly feared witches and worshipped Daley’s wisdom in all things fiscal are probably in a vacation paradise now, enjoying a boat ride in the sun, and squeezing the fruits of their clout with him and loving it. — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Mayor Lightfoot has patience, but soon, she’ll have to be bold," 30 Aug. 2019 In town, take a boat tour down the River Walk and enjoy waterfall sounds at the Japanese Tea Garden before settling in for the night. — Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle, "Where to go and where to stay on a budget family road trip in Texas," 29 Aug. 2019 Scott also shared a cute father-daughter moment with Stormi while the family took a boat ride along the coastline. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Stormi’s Big Night Out: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Bring Daughter on Red Carpet," 28 Aug. 2019 People could visit Hutchins Park and Concord Point Park and check out vendors, food trucks, live music, even boat tours from the Army Corps of Engineers, at both parks. — David Anderson, baltimoresun.com, "‘Big Fish, School of Fish’ sculpture unveiled as Havre de Grace enjoys first Waterfront Festival," 28 Aug. 2019 Photos published on the Daily Mail show Cooper hopping on a roller coaster, cruising on a canal boat ride, and taking a spin on the famous Flying Dumbo attraction. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Yes, That's Bradley Cooper Under That Mustache," 27 Aug. 2019 For fun beyond shopping, there are championship golf courses, nature reserves, and boat tours within a few minutes’ drive. — Washington Post, "On the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance," 16 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
On the Fourth of July, a 53-year-old woman from Albion, Iowa, suffered a serious back injury about 6:40 p.m. while boating with her husband near the Allen S. King plant in Oak Park Heights. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, "Officials warn boaters to slow down on St. Croix River after 2 seriously injured," 9 July 2019 The public should also keep animals away from areas of scum and avoid boating through such areas. — oregonlive.com, "Blue-green algae advisory issued for Vancouver Lake," 13 June 2019 From 2011 to 2015, scientists boated out over different parts of the Juan de Fuca plate, dropped ocean-bottom seismometers underwater and let these sensors collect seismic data from earthquakes all over the world for a year. — Laura Geggel, Scientific American, "We Could Be Witnessing the Death of a Tectonic Plate," 8 Aug. 2019 To read the rest of Shannon Tompkins' column for a crash course on boating etiquette, click here. — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, "On the water, be safe and be nice, too," 20 July 2019 Today, visitors to Lake Como spend their days boating around the lake and soaking in the surroundings, plus exploring some of the villas that are open to the public. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Stoke Your Fear of Missing Out With These Sought-After Celebrity Vacation Getaways," 16 July 2019 The pediatrics group recommends that children always wear life jackets when boating or near bodies of water, including nonswimmers and children who know how to swim. — Amy Chillag, CNN, "Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for young children. Here's how to prevent it," 3 July 2019 On Saturday, July 13, the Windsor Senior Center’s new Outdoor Adventure Club, along with the South Windsor Senior Center, will go on a dragon boating excursion. — courant.com, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 3 July 2019 The teen had been boating with family members when the group decided to tie their boat beneath the interstate and go swimming, according to the release. — Robert Rhoden, nola.com, "Body of boy who was swimming recovered from East Pearl River near Slidell: sheriff," 24 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'boat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for boat
boat
noun
English Language Learners Definition of boat
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water
: a vehicle of any size that is used for traveling on water
: a long and narrow container that is used for serving a sauce with a meal
boat
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of boat (Entry 2 of 2)
: to travel in a boat
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