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bowrider

bowrider

1 7.1
A small motorboat with seats in the open front for passengers
  • noun
  • /ˈbaʊˌraɪdər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : motorboat de proa
  • The bowrider is perfect for a day on the lake with friends.
  • a new bowrider
  • a popular bowrider
  • an 18-foot bowrider

Examples

  • - Yeah, I got the 30-foot bowrider.

    Gemini Man (2019)

  • We spent the afternoon cruising in our new bowrider and enjoyed the sunny weather.

  • Many families choose a bowrider for its spacious seating and fun amenities.

Synonyms

speedboat
vsbowrider
27 2.4

A small fast boat with a motor used for racing or quick trips

prioritizes passenger seating in the open front rather than speed
motorboat
vsbowrider
12 2.7

A small boat with a motor used for moving on lakes and rivers

has seating in the open front area for passengers

How Livable

superyacht
1 7.3
yacht
130 5.3
bowrider
  • Specialized
1 7.1
dinghy
18 4.8

Surface Forms

bowrider singular
bowriders plural

Morphology

bowrider = bow + rider (transparent) = bow + rider

Formed by the clear compound 'bow' + 'rider'; a learner who knows 'bow' (front of a boat) and 'rider' can derive the meaning.

Etymology

The word bowrider comes from the parts bow (the 'front' of a boat) and rider ('one who rides'), so picture someone sitting or 'riding' at the very front of the boat. That's why a bowrider is a small motorboat with open seats in the front for passengers.