showboat Meaning & Definition
/ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/
What Does Showboat Mean?
Showboat is used as a noun meaning A river steamboat having a resident theatre. It can also mean A person, often an athlete or performer, who behaves in an ostentatious, flashy manner to attract attention or admiration; a showoff. As a verb, it means To show off.
Showboat at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ |
| Plural | showboats |
| Verb forms | showboats, showboating, showboated |
Showboat Definition (Noun)
- A river steamboat having a resident theatre.
- A person, often an athlete or performer, who behaves in an ostentatious, flashy manner to attract attention or admiration; a showoff.
Showboat as a Verb
- To show off.
Noun
- (by extension) A showoff.
Synonyms of Showboat
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Showboat synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
showboat (plural showboats)
showboat (third-person singular simple present showboats, present participle showboating, simple past and past participle showboated)
Words That Rhyme With Showboat
Origin of Showboat
From show + boat.
Showboat: Your Questions Answered
Is showboat a noun or a verb?
Showboat is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of showboat?
The plural of showboat is showboats.
What is the past tense of showboat?
The past tense of showboat is showboated. The present participle is showboating.