Boat
Noun
UK
/bəʊt/
US
/boĘŠt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A small watercraft for travel or work on water.
Example
"The boat sailed across the lake."
"We rented a boat for our fishing trip."
"They almost missed the boat because they arrived late at the dock."
Explanation
A boat is a small vessel that floats on water and is used for travel, fishing, or fun activities. Boats can be moved using paddles, pushed by the wind with large cloths called sails, or run by engines. They are usually smaller than ships. People use boats on rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. The word “boat” also appears in expressions like “miss the boat” (meaning to miss an opportunity).