riverboat

noun

riv·​er·​boat ˈri-vər-ˌbōt How to pronounce riverboat (audio)
: a boat for use on a river

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The riverboat, meanwhile, continues its drift towards the bridge, which is populated with bystanders (and one really cute corgi). Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025 Without the extreme heat of summer, autumn is a great time to embark on a history tour or hop on a riverboat for a scenic ride along the Cape Fear River. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 Above ground, the Meramec Cavern complex includes a campground and a motel, in addition to a zip line, climbing wall, and riverboat tours. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025 Pure Amazon is the company’s first riverboat in South America. Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riverboat

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of riverboat was in 1565

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“Riverboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverboat. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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riverboat

noun
riv·​er·​boat -ˌbōt How to pronounce riverboat (audio)
: a boat used (as for carrying passengers or freight) on a river

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