boats
word · lemma: boat
/ˈboʊts/
bohts
/bˈəʊts/
bohts
Definition
Boats are small to medium-sized vehicles used for traveling on water. They can be used for fishing, transport, sport, or pleasure.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'boat'. 'Boat' is usually smaller than 'ship'. Common combinations include 'fishing boat', 'sailboat', 'speedboat', and 'go on a boat'. Learners sometimes overuse 'ship' for small water vehicles.
Spanish: barcosPortuguese (BR): barcosPortuguese (PT): barcosChinese (Simplified): 船Chinese (Traditional): 船隻Hindi: नावेंArabic: قواربBengali: নৌকা-সমূহRussian: лодкиJapanese: ボートVietnamese: thuyềnKorean: 보트Turkish: botlarUrdu: کشتیوں (چھوٹی) - کشتیاںIndonesian: perahu - kapal kecil
Example Sentences
The boats are near the beach.
basic
We saw many boats on the lake.
basic
The fishermen cleaned their boats this morning.
basic
In summer, the river is full of little boats.
natural
Some of those boats cost more than a house.
natural
After the storm, several boats were damaged at the marina.
natural