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Definition of steamship
steamship
/ˈstiːm.ʃɪp/
steam · ship
Plural:steamships
steamship Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A large seagoing vessel propelled by one or more steam engines that drive propellers or paddle wheels.
Example
"The historic steamship crossed the Atlantic in just over a week, carrying hundreds of passengers and tons of mail."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steamship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steamship