motoryacht
nounUK /ˈməʊtəjɒt/
US /ˈmoʊtərjɑːt/
A big boat with an engine that people use for fun.
They spent the summer cruising the coast on their new motoryacht.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A luxury vessel powered by engines rather than sails, often chartered for holidays.
The company rents a motoryacht for corporate events along the Riviera.
3. A large recreational boat designed for long-distance travel and onboard living.
The motoryacht has four cabins and a fully equipped galley.
4. In boating classifications, a vessel over a certain length propelled solely by motor.
Insurance rates differ for a motoryacht compared with a sailing yacht.