showboat

• Ein Flussdampfschiff, besonders auf dem Mississippi, das als schwimmendes Theater für Aufführungen diente. Umgangssprachlich auch eine Person, die sich auffällig in Szene setzt oder prahlt.

A noun referring to a river steamboat, particularly on the Mississippi River, that was used as a traveling theater to host performances.

1. River steamboat for performancesB2formalamerican

   A river steamboat, especially on the Mississippi River, that was used to present theatrical performances.

   Theaterschiff

   • The showboat traveled along the Mississippi, stopping at towns to perform.
   • Audiences gathered on the riverbank to watch the showboat's evening performance.
   • The old showboat was restored and turned into a floating museum.

2. A person who shows offB2informalamerican

   A person who behaves in a flashy or ostentatious manner to attract attention.

   Angeber

   • He's a real showboat, always bragging about his achievements.
   • The player was known as a showboat, celebrating every small victory.
   • She's not just a showboat; she actually has the talent to back it up.

   Synonymebraggartexhibitionistgrandstanderhot dogpeacockposershow-off