Steam

/stiːm/

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

Definition

noun

Internal energy for motive power.
“After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.”
Pent-up anger.
“Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam.”

verb

To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
“to steam wood or cloth”
To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
“Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.”

Synonyms steamer

Antonyms electric

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