steamboat
Translation
steamboat, steamer
Examples
We took a trip on an old steamboat.
We took a trip on an old steamboat.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) steamboat a boat that is moved by steam power We took a trip on an old steamboat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steamer, paddle steamer
Etymology
A compound word from 'steam' + 'boat'. A boat powered by a steam engine.
Memory Tips
Picture a classic boat from a Mark Twain novel, with a large paddle wheel and smoke from a chimney.