noun
riverboat
RIHV-boht
noun
1
A boat built specifically for travelling on rivers rather than open sea.
"The riverboat cruised slowly past the old plantation houses."
How to Use Riverboat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boat designed for river travel, often associated with paddle-wheel steamers.
Common pairings
riverboat cruise
riverboat casino
Word Forms
riverboats plural
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Etymology
A compound of "river" and "boat."