Synonyms for

Steamship

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

Definition

A ship that is powered by steam engines.

Synonyms & similar words

steamer steamboat

Example sentences

  1. The steamship was the fastest way to cross the ocean.
  2. My great-grandfather worked on a steamship.
  3. The steamship company offered luxury travel for the wealthy.
  4. The steamship's whistle echoed across the harbor.
  5. The steamship's engines roared as it left the port.

Quotes

  • "The steamship has done more for the world than the locomotive." - Henry Ward Beecher
  • "I am convinced that the steamship is destined to be the greatest means of human transportation in the world." - William H. Seward
  • "The steamship has made travel faster and easier than anyone could have imagined." - John F. Kennedy

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