steamship
Steamship (noun) means a large ship powered by a steam engine. Example: “The steamship carried passengers and cargo across the ocean.”
How to use steamship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ship driven by steam power, common before diesel engines took over.
Word forms
steamships plural
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The _____ carried passengers and cargo across the ocean.
Etymology
A compound of steam + ship.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “steamship” mean?
The word “steamship” means a large ship powered by a steam engine. In plain terms, a ship driven by steam power, common before diesel engines took over.
How do you pronounce “steamship”?
“Steamship” is pronounced STEEM-shihp (/ˈstimˌʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “steamship” in a sentence?
Here is “steamship” used in a sentence: “The steamship carried passengers and cargo across the ocean.”
What part of speech is “steamship”?
“Steamship” is a noun.