Steamboat: meaning, definitions and examples

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steamboat

 

[ ˈstiːmˌboʊt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A steamboat is a boat that is propelled by steam power, typically used for transportation of passengers and goods along rivers and lakes.

Synonyms

paddle steamer, steamship

Examples of usage

  • The steamboat was a popular mode of transportation in the 19th century.
  • Mark Twain famously wrote about life on the Mississippi River aboard a steamboat.
Context #2 | Noun

history

In the early 1800s, steamboats revolutionized transportation by making it faster and more efficient, opening up new trade routes and connecting previously isolated areas.

Synonyms

paddle wheeler, sternwheeler

Examples of usage

  • The introduction of steamboats along the Mississippi River transformed the economy of the region.
  • Steamboats played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the American West.

Translations

Translations of the word "steamboat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barco a vapor

🇮🇳 भाप से चलने वाला जहाज

🇩🇪 Dampfschiff

🇮🇩 kapal uap

🇺🇦 пароплав

🇵🇱 statek parowy

🇯🇵 蒸気船

🇫🇷 bateau à vapeur

🇪🇸 barco de vapor

🇹🇷 buharlı gemi

🇰🇷 증기선

🇸🇦 سفينة بخارية

🇨🇿 parník

🇸🇰 parník

🇨🇳 汽船

🇸🇮 parnik

🇮🇸 gufuskip

🇰🇿 бу пароход

🇬🇪 ორთქლმავალი

🇦🇿 buxar gəmisi

🇲🇽 barco de vapor

Word origin

The steamboat, also known as a steamship or paddle steamer, played a significant role in the industrial revolution and the development of transportation networks. The concept of using steam power to propel boats was first successfully demonstrated by Robert Fulton in the early 1800s, leading to the widespread adoption of steamboats for commercial and passenger transportation. Steamboats transformed trade, travel, and communication by making it faster, more reliable, and less dependent on wind and currents. Despite the rise of more advanced modes of transportation, steamboats retain a nostalgic charm and are still used for recreational purposes in some regions.

See also: steam, steamer, steaming, steamroll, steamship.