lifeboat
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for lifeboat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small boat built to rescue people from a sinking or distressed ship, or to carry passengers to safety.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lifeboat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of life + boat, naming a boat built specifically to save lives.
Full origin of lifeboat →Frequently asked questions
What does “lifeboat” mean?
The word “lifeboat” means a small boat built to rescue people from a sinking or distressed ship, or to carry passengers to safety. In plain terms, a small rescue boat carried on ships in case of emergency.
How do you pronounce “lifeboat”?
“Lifeboat” is pronounced LYF-boht (/ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifeboat” in a sentence?
Here is “lifeboat” used in a sentence: “Crew members lowered the lifeboats as the ship began to list.”
What is another word for “lifeboat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lifeboat” include quarter boat, rowboat and raft.
What part of speech is “lifeboat”?
“Lifeboat” is a noun.
Is “lifeboat” a common word?
“Lifeboat” is an uncommon word in modern English.