watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft 

ˈwä-

1

: skill in aquatic activities (such as managing boats)

2

a

: ship, boat

b

: craft for water transport

Synonyms

• boat
• bottom
• craft
• vessel

Examples of watercraft in a Sentence

just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer

Recent Examples on the Web

The military has also deployed a warship to Valencia, bringing helicopters, watercraft, trucks, food and emergency supplies. —Atika Shubert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024

One drawback of battery-electric watercraft lies in the fact that their batteries take a relatively long time to charge. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024

The site serves as an access point to Michigan's inland waterway in northern Michigan, raising and lowering the Cheboygan River for watercraft to pass through. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2024

But the performances — spanning riverbanks, bridges, watercraft and rooftops — went off without a hitch. —Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft -ˌkraft 

: craft for water transportation