steamboats
(steam-boats)
2 syllables
Definition
plural noun. Boats that are propelled by a steam engine, especially used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for transporting passengers and goods.
Example Sentence
The steamboats were a common sight on the Mississippi River during the 1800s.
More Example Sentences
Tourists enjoyed a leisurely ride on the historic steamboats along the river.
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