steamboat

noun/ˈstiːmboʊt/

Frequency rank: #12,706 most common English word

Meaning

a boat propelled by steam power, typically used on rivers.

Illustration for the English word “steamboat”

Example sentence

The passengers enjoyed a scenic ride on the steamboat as it traveled down the wide river.

Synonyms & related words

Practice this word in the quiz

More words in ranks 12,701–12,800