steamboat

noun

steam·​boat ˈstēm-ˌbōt 

: a boat driven by steam power

specifically : a shallow-draft vessel used on inland waterways

Examples of steamboat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded in 1859, Kimmswick was once a bustling river port and a popular steamboat stop, and was also home to immigrants, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, and merchants. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

The steamboat ran aground near the foot of R Street, the publication said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill. — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026

The first steamboat carrying paying passengers took its first journey, from New York City to Albany, New York. — USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing steamboat

• steamboat Gothic

Rhymes for steamboat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

steamboat

noun

steam·​boat ˈstēm-ˌbōt 

: a boat driven by steam