Steamship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstimˌʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Steamship is a noun meaning A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.
Meaning
A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.
Example Sentences
The shipwreck is the earliest examples yet found of a propeller-driven steamship on the Great Lakes.
India’s half-hour zone dates back to colonial rule of India and the era when ever-faster steamships and trains were shrinking the world.
Steamship arrivals, however, are less predictable and the best arrangements of shipping companies and the railway operating department may be upset by weather and tide.
Word Forms
- steamships
Synonyms for steamship
Depending on context, synonyms include steamboat, steamer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include steamer, steamboat, shipping, steam, vapor, vapour.
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