outboard

1 of 3

adjective

out·​board ˈau̇t-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce outboard (audio)
1
: situated outboard
2
: having, using, or limited to the use of an outboard motor

outboard

2 of 3

adverb

1
: outside a ship's bulwarks : in a lateral direction from the hull
2
: in a position closer or closest to either of the wingtips of an airplane or to the sides of an automobile

outboard

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noun

1
2
: a boat with an outboard motor

Examples of outboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
It will be equipped with four outboard waterjet engines designed in collaboration with BMW that can produce 300 hp each. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023 The Italian yard just unveiled a gutsy outboard version of the TT420 yacht that debuted at Boot Düsseldorf in January. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023 Looking at the latest prototype--a cell the size and shape of a Jeep’s outboard gasoline can, with a meager half-volt of power--an observer might be forgiven some skepticism. Bennett Daviss, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 To pamper those in the back seat even more, consider the Rear Seat Comfort package, which adds power-adjustable outboard seats with heat, ventilation, and massage, plusher headrests, heated armrests, and a remote control for the car's infotainment system. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 9 Aug. 2023 The boat that crashed was equipped with two outboard 250-horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, officials have said. John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023 The boat was equipped with two outboard 250-horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, officials have said. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023 Heated front and second-row outboard seats are available as well as heated steering wheel and outside mirrors. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023 The latest Radikal machined-aluminum external power supply and motor control are outboard components that provide precise speed regulation and isolate the turntable even further from sonic interference. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 July 2023
Adverb
Part of what made both the 605 and 505 possible was last year’s introduction of the groundbreaking 600 hp Verado V-12 outboard. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2022 This time, the rear dampers are mounted outboard of the frame, rather than inside, which Chevy said was necessary for the new truck's size and architecture. Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022 For instance, mounting 34-by-10.5-inch BF Goodrich K02’s (which actually measure out at 33 inches) to my Ranger required a two-inch suspension lift, chopping off the wheel-crash bars, and using wheels that spaced the tires outboard. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2021 Along with big, rectangular LED headlights positioned decidedly outboard, and a trapezoidal lower grille, the front view recalls Land Rover, but is decidedly modern. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 July 2021
Noun
The near-silent outboard is hidden under a lifting cowl at the stern, eliminating the need for noisy ventilation. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 Here's what to know about the annual event: Electric outboards are gaining attention The boat show doesn’t try to be all things to all people. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2024 The electric outboards are being manufactured in Fond du Lac where Mercury Marine also makes its gasoline outboards over 60 horsepower. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024 Vision Marine Technologies, the Canadian outfit known for building punchy electric outboards, just unveiled a fully recyclable runabout at the Miami International Boat Show. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 With the throttle down, the Tiara eases onto plane in around seven seconds, with hardly a murmur from the outboards behind. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024 Besides the big outboards—a South Florida trademark—other giveaways are cooling misters in the cockpit, air conditioning for the helm, oversize fridges and ice makers and—count them—46 cupholders. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023 As for grunt, the Alpha 50 can be fitted with a range of different inboard or outboard engines. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023 Electric outboard batteries are measured in watt hours; a 915 Wh motor is recommended for big boats and big fishing plans. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1694, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outboard was in 1694

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Cite this Entry

“Outboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outboard. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

outboard

1 of 3 adjective
out·​board ˈau̇t-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce outboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
1
: located outboard
2
: having or using an outboard motor

outboard

2 of 3 adverb
1
: outside a ship's hull : away from the long axis of a ship
2
: in a position closer to the wing tips of an airplane

outboard

3 of 3 noun

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