Steamboat

Pronunciation: /stiːmboʊt/

Definitions of steamboat

noun a boat or vessel propelled by steam power, typically used for transportation or recreation

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a steamboat on the river.

A2 The steamboat slowly made its way down the waterway.

B1 The steamboat tour offered a unique perspective of the city.

B2 The steamboat's paddlewheel churned the water as it moved gracefully along the river.

C1 The historic steamboat was meticulously restored to its former glory.

C2 Passengers enjoyed a luxurious dinner cruise aboard the steamboat.

Examples of steamboat in a Sentence

formal The steamboat glided gracefully along the river, powered by its steam engine.

informal We decided to take a ride on the steamboat for a fun day out on the water.

slang Let's hop on the steamboat and cruise down the river for a chill time.

figurative Her ideas were like a steamboat, propelling the team forward with great force.

Grammatical Forms of steamboat

• past tense: steamed
• plural: steamboats
• comparative: more steamboat
• superlative: most steamboat
• present tense: steamboat
• future tense: will steamboat
• perfect tense: have steamboated
• continuous tense: is steamboating
• singular: steamboat
• positive degree: steamboat
• infinitive: to steamboat
• gerund: steamboating
• participle: steamboated

Origin and Evolution of steamboat

First Known Use: 1787 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'steamboat' originated from the combination of 'steam' and 'boat' to describe a boat powered by steam engines.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to boats powered by steam engines, the term 'steamboat' has evolved to encompass a variety of vessels that use steam power for propulsion.