steamboat
2 synonyms for steamboat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A boat powered by a steam engine.
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.
Etymology
A compound of steam + boat.
Full origin of steamboat →Frequently asked questions
What does “steamboat” mean?
The word “steamboat” means a boat powered by a steam engine. In plain terms, a boat propelled by steam power, common on rivers in the 19th century.
How do you pronounce “steamboat”?
“Steamboat” is pronounced STEEM-boht (/ˈstimˌboʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “steamboat” in a sentence?
Here is “steamboat” used in a sentence: “Tourists took a ride on the old steamboat down the river.”
What part of speech is “steamboat”?
“Steamboat” is a noun.
