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riverboat

[ riv-er-boht ]

noun

  1. any shallow-draft boat used on rivers. river.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of riverboat1

First recorded in 1555–65; river 1 + boat

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Example Sentences

I've been struggling to find a clip of my absolute favorite moment from yesterday's riverboat pageant, but finally, here it is.

Now to the big questions, namely, what will William and Harry wear for Sunday's riverboat pageant?

Izzard, dressed like a riverboat gambler, plays a smooth-talking mogul named Tiny Diamonds.

On the opposite side he saw a long riverboat moored in a narrow backwater.

With sinking heart Auguste saw that though the riverboat was small, it would be heavier and harder to row than a canoe.

In his heart was something of the wonder he'd felt when he'd seen his first riverboat and waited for he knew not what.

Mark Twain once listened to the complaints of an old riverboat pilot who was having trouble making the switch from sail to steam.

Possibly made for some riverboat captain or river gambler, and may have a bloody history.

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