plural noun
More than one vehicle that travels on water, usually smaller than a ship.
They sailed in small boats.
The boats rocked in the waves.
American English
How to pronounce boats
noun · verbA1Common word
BOHTS
/boʊts/
One syllable.
Form of boat
More than one vehicle that travels on water, usually smaller than a ship.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
He, she, or it travels on water in a boat, especially for pleasure or sport.
He boats across the lake on weekends.
She boats down the river with her family.
Useful expressions
using a boat to travel
We went to the island by boat.
to lose an opportunity
Apply today, or you may miss the boat.
to cause problems in a situation
She did not want to rock the boat at work.