noun
- boats designed or used for travel on rivers
Examples
- The Mississippi riverboats carried passengers and cargo between cities.
- Historic riverboats now offer scenic tours along the Columbia River.
- Paddle-wheel riverboats were common in the 19th century.
- The casino riverboats docked at the pier each evening.
- Small riverboats navigated the shallow waters easily.
- Tourists enjoyed dinner cruises on the decorated riverboats.