Steam /stiːm/

The meaning and definition of Steam, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.
Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.

verb

To cook with steam.
“The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.”
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
“to steam wood or cloth”

adjective

Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.

Synonyms steamer

Antonyms electric

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