English Word · Intermediate
gunboat
a small armed vessel
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnˌboʊt/
Meaning
A small vessel equipped with guns, used for military patrol or fighting.
Example
A gunboat patrolled the mouth of the river.
A gunboat patrolled the mouth of the river.
Practice tips
- Practice gunboat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.