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steamship

[ ˈstiːmˌʃɪp ]

Noun

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transportation

A steamship is a large ship powered by steam engines, typically used for transporting passengers and goods across bodies of water.

Synonyms

steamboat, steamer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
steamship	Use 'steamship' to refer to a large, ocean-going vessel powered by steam engines, generally used for transporting goods and passengers across long distances. The immigrants traveled to America on a steamship. The captain navigated the steamship through the rough seas.
steamer	This general term covers any steam-powered vessel, whether a ship or boat. It can also refer to a kitchen appliance, so be mindful of context. The fisherman loaded his catch onto the steamer for transport to the market. In the 19th century, steamers revolutionized travel and commerce.
steamboat	The term 'steamboat' is commonly used to describe a smaller, often paddlewheel-powered boat, typically utilized on rivers and lakes. They took a scenic tour on a historic steamboat down the Mississippi River. The old steamboat docked near the riverbank after a long day of sightseeing trips.

Word

Description / Examples

steamship

Use 'steamship' to refer to a large, ocean-going vessel powered by steam engines, generally used for transporting goods and passengers across long distances.

The immigrants traveled to America on a steamship.
The captain navigated the steamship through the rough seas.

steamer

This general term covers any steam-powered vessel, whether a ship or boat. It can also refer to a kitchen appliance, so be mindful of context.

The fisherman loaded his catch onto the steamer for transport to the market.
In the 19th century, steamers revolutionized travel and commerce.

steamboat

The term 'steamboat' is commonly used to describe a smaller, often paddlewheel-powered boat, typically utilized on rivers and lakes.

They took a scenic tour on a historic steamboat down the Mississippi River.
The old steamboat docked near the riverbank after a long day of sightseeing trips.

Examples of usage

The steamship made its way across the Atlantic Ocean.
The steamship was the main mode of transportation for long distances in the 19th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "steamship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navio a vapor

🇮🇳 भाप का जहाज

🇩🇪 Dampfschiff

🇮🇩 kapal uap

🇺🇦 пароплав

🇵🇱 parowiec

🇯🇵 蒸気船 (じょうきせん)

🇫🇷 bateau à vapeur

🇪🇸 barco de vapor

🇹🇷 buharlı gemi

🇰🇷 증기선

🇸🇦 سفينة بخارية

🇨🇿 parník

🇸🇰 parník

🇨🇳 蒸汽船 (zhēngqì chuán)

🇸🇮 parnik

🇮🇸 gufuskip

🇰🇿 бу кемесі

🇬🇪 ორთქლმავალი

🇦🇿 buxar gəmisi

🇲🇽 barco de vapor

Etymology

The steamship revolutionized long-distance travel and trade in the 19th century. The first steamship to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean was the SS Savannah in 1819. Steamships played a crucial role in the exploration and colonization of distant lands, as well as the transportation of goods between continents. However, with the advent of faster and more efficient modes of transportation, such as airplanes, steamships gradually declined in popularity. Today, steamships are mostly used for recreational cruises and historical reenactments.

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