a large boat that is pushed through the water by the movement of large wheels that are attached to its sides
paddle steamer in American English
noun
a vessel propelled by paddle wheels and driven by steam
Word origin
[1885–90]This word is first recorded in the period 1885–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: booster, classified, lineup, retread, upsweep
Examples of 'paddle steamer' in a sentence
paddle steamer
Proceeds will help restore a paddle steamer.
The Sun (2017)
Take a trip on the world's oldest paddle steamer.
The Sun (2014)
Who wants a rubber duck when you can play with a miniature ocean liner or toy paddle steamer?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Paddle steamers most often have their wheels amidships on each side.