riverboat

noun

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

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As a result, gambling was largely contained to certain disreputable corners of society, such as riverboats, red‑light districts, and Nevada. Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026 Pure Amazon is the Amazon’s newest—and most stylish—riverboat. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 Guests will be treated to a conversation with Terry Bradshaw and Jerome Bettis, a riverboat soirée with past and present players, a celebrity golf tournament with Brett Keisel, Rod Woodson, Pat Freiermuth, Alex Highsmith, and Levon Kirkland, music from Wiz Khalifa, and more. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 In Europe, riverboats from many companies sail the Rhine, Danube, Douro, Seine, and Volga Rivers. Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverboat

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 2026.

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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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