steamboat

/ˈstimˌboʊt/noun
Elementary
1

A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.

2

Hot pot (Chinese dish).

3

A metal pan, sometimes divided into sections or having a central flue, for heating this kind of hot pot.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing