showboat in French
showboat in French is bateau-théâtre — showboat means a river steamboat with an onboard theatre, once used for travelling entertainment.
showboat in French
bateau-théâtre
(US) A river steamboat having a resident theatre.
What does "showboat" mean?
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noun A river steamboat with an onboard theatre, once used for travelling entertainment.
"The showboat used to travel up and down the Mississippi."
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verb To show off, often in a flashy or attention-seeking way.
"He loves showboating in front of the cameras."
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showboat in a sentence
- The showboat used to travel up and down the Mississippi.
- He loves showboating in front of the cameras.
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What is "showboat" in French?
"showboat" in French is bateau-théâtre. showboat means: A river steamboat with an onboard theatre, once used for travelling entertainment.
How do you use "showboat" in a sentence?
Example: "The showboat used to travel up and down the Mississippi." In French, "showboat" is bateau-théâtre.
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