Boat

Pronunciation: /boʊt/

Definitions of boat

noun a watercraft of a large range of sizes designed to float or plane on water, typically with sails or a motor

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a boat on the lake.

A2 The boat was painted blue and white.

B1 We rented a boat for a day of fishing.

B2 The boat captain navigated through rough waters.

C1 The luxury yacht was equipped with a jacuzzi and a helipad.

C2 The sailboat raced against the strong winds in the regatta.

Examples of boat in a Sentence

formal The boat was equipped with the latest navigation technology.

informal Let's take the boat out for a spin this weekend!

slang I heard Jake bought a new boat, it's lit!

figurative In times of trouble, we must stay afloat like a boat in rough waters.

Grammatical Forms of boat

• past tense: boated
• plural: boats
• comparative: more boat
• superlative: most boat
• present tense: boat
• future tense: will boat
• perfect tense: have boated
• continuous tense: is boating
• singular: boat
• positive degree: boat
• infinitive: to boat
• gerund: boating
• participle: boated

Origin and Evolution of boat

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'boat' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'bat', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic word 'baitaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'boat' has retained its basic meaning of a watercraft used for transportation on water, but it has also evolved to encompass a wide range of vessel types and sizes, from small rowboats to large ships.