paddle steamer

noun

1. a vessel propelled by paddle wheels and driven by steam.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paddle steamer¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Locke got his first big break in 2000 with an installation at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum titled “Hemmed in Two,” a sprawling cardboard structure like a ruined paddle steamer crossed with a Mughal palace.

From New York Times

A photo of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, shows paddle steamers moored at the end of the pier bringing in visitors.

From BBC

While Aubameyang’s chip at Wembley ensured Arteta’s Arsenal won a major trophy ahead of schedule, the coming season will show whether the vessel is a hydrofoil or a paddle steamer.

From The Guardian

Jim Scott was just 15 when he was given a job as a galley boy on the world-famous paddle steamer.

From BBC

Workers had to flee to safety after the Maid of the Loch paddle steamer broke free as it was being winched out of Loch Lomond.

From BBC