steam

/stˈiːm/

/ˈstim/

Steam

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

1.1

the power generated from the vapor of the boiling water

to steam

MAIN VERB

to cook or be cooked using the steam of boiling water

travel by means of steam power

synonyms : steamer

emit steam

clean by means of steaming

get very angry

rise as vapor

Examples

1. They steamed the artichoke until the leaves were tender.

2. Turbines driven by steam.

3. The process involves using steam to sterilize the instruments.

4. She jogs after work to let off steam.