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steamship

[ steem-ship ]

noun

  1. a large commercial vessel, especially one driven by steam.


steamship

/ ˈstiːmˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. a ship powered by one or more steam engines


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Word History and Origins

Origin of steamship1

First recorded in 1780–90; steam + ship 1

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Example Sentences

The conversation took place in the smoke-room of a steamship bound for Australia, and at least a dozen men were taking part in it.

We cannot watch the throbbing engines of a great steamship without seeing Jack at work among them.

As you said, I am only picking up a living here, and even the passage by your own second-class steamship line is expensive.

A few days later they embarked in the steamship Norseman, en route for England.

The Elder Dempster, Dominion and other large steamship companies trade at the port.

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