stern-wheeler in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 8, Grade 9
Definition
A stern-wheeler is a type of riverboat powered by a paddle wheel located at the rear (stern) of the vessel, commonly used for transportation and scenic cruises.
Sample Sentences
- The stern-wheeler glided gracefully along the river, its paddle wheel churning the water.
- Many tourists enjoy taking a scenic cruise on a historic stern-wheeler during the summer months.
- The captain of the stern-wheeler skillfully navigated the narrow bends of the winding river.
- Passengers on the stern-wheeler were delighted by the live music and stunning views of the landscape.
- Built in the 19th century, the stern-wheeler is a symbol of the era's river trade and transportation.