noun

rowboat

ROH-boht

Rowboat (noun) means a small boat that is moved through the water using oars. Example: “They rented a rowboat for a peaceful afternoon on the pond.”

noun

A small boat that is moved through the water using oars.

"They rented a rowboat for a peaceful afternoon on the pond."

How to use rowboat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA simple, oar-powered boat, typically used for leisure or fishing on calm water.

Common pairings

rent a rowboat paddle a rowboat

Word forms

rowboated past tense, rowboats plural, rowboats singular

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Etymology

A compound of row + boat.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for rowboat

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rowboat” mean?

The word “rowboat” means a small boat that is moved through the water using oars. In plain terms, a simple, oar-powered boat, typically used for leisure or fishing on calm water.

How do you pronounce “rowboat”?

“Rowboat” is pronounced ROH-boht (/ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “rowboat” in a sentence?

Here is “rowboat” used in a sentence: “They rented a rowboat for a peaceful afternoon on the pond.”

What part of speech is “rowboat”?

“Rowboat” is a noun.

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