Definition

The activity of traveling or riding in a boat that is powered by a motor.

Example

We spent the weekend motorboating on the lake.

Conversation

Have you ever tried motorboating on the lake?

No, but it sounds like a lot of fun!

It really is! You get to feel the wind in your hair while motorboating around.

I bet! We should plan a trip this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motorboating → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "boating" (from "boat", which has Germanic origins referring to a small vessel). The word describes the act of moving a boat using a motor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moving' ('movere') a 'boat' — that's what motorboating means.

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