Synonyms for

Steamboat

Verb / ˈsti:ˌmbəʊt / Another word for steamboat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a boat powered by steam engines, especially one used for carrying passengers and cargo on rivers and other inland waterways.

Synonyms & similar words

riverboat steamship boat vessel ship craft watercraft barge narrowboat longboat gondola canoe kayak raft dinghy yacht catamaran ferry

Example sentences

  1. The steamboat chugged down the river.
  2. The captain of the steamboat blew the whistle.
  3. The steamboat transported goods and people up and down the Mississippi River.
  4. The steamboat was a major innovation in transportation during the Industrial Revolution.
  5. The steamboat was a symbol of American progress and expansion in the 19th century.

Quotes

  • Life is like a steamboat journey, sometimes calm and sometimes turbulent, but always moving forward towards new adventures.
  • The steamboat was the most important invention for the West. It made the traffic of people and goods possible.
  • The steamboat brought the world closer together, connecting nations and cultures through trade and travel.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words