Definition of steam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
evaporationvapor formed when water boils
- Steam rose from the boiling pot.
2.
cookingact of cooking by steaming
- She prepared the vegetables by steam.
3.
energyTECH. pressurized vapor used for energyTECH.
- The steam powered the old locomotive.
4.
- He needed to let off some steam.
Verb
1.
heattr. cooking food with hot vaportr.
- She steamed the vegetables for dinner.
2.
cleaningtr. use hot vapor to soften or clean fabricstr.
- He steamed the shirt to remove wrinkles.
3.
physicsintr. rise as vaporintr.
- Mist steamed from the hot pavement.
4.
condensationintr. become covered with condensed vaporintr.
- The windows steamed up in the cold weather..
5.
- He started to steam when he heard the news.
6.
- The team steamed ahead with the project.
7.
transportationtr. Dated propel a vehicle using heated water vaportr. Dated
- The old train steamed across the countryside.
Expressions with steam
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increase in strength, power, or popularity
The campaign began to gain steam after the debate.
move forward quickly, energetically, or without hesitation
We need to steam ahead with the project.
become covered with condensation or steam
The bathroom mirror steamed up after the shower.
increase in strength or popularity
The campaign began to gather steam after the first rally.
express feelings to relieve stress
He went for a run to blow off steam.
release stress or anger through activity
He went for a run to let off some steam.
release stress or anger through activity
He went for a run to let off steam.
lacking energy or motivation
After working all day, I felt out of steam.
build-up of energy or momentum
The team gathered a head of steam before the final match.
by one's own initiative or decision
He left the party under his own steam.
increase in strength or momentum
The campaign is gaining steam as more volunteers join.
release pent-up energy or emotions
He went for a run to blow off his steam.
release pent-up energy or emotions
He went for a run to blow off some steam.
gain momentum or energy
The project started to build up steam after the initial phase.
with maximum effort or speed
We are going full steam ahead with the project.
increase energy or momentum
The team got up steam in the second half of the game.
release strong feelings by doing something active
He goes running to let out steam after work.
slow down or lose momentum
The project started to lose steam after initial success.
gain momentum or energy in a process
The campaign started to pick up steam after the rally.
increase effort or speed
We need to put on steam to finish the project on time.
move forward quickly and energetically
The project continues to steam along despite challenges.
start doing something with a lot of energy
She steamed into her homework after dinner.
act of bathing in steam for relaxation or cleansing
A steam bath can be very refreshing after a long day.
wash surfaces with hot vapor, removing grime without detergents
We steam clean the carpets every spring.
Origin of steam
Old English, steam (vapor)
Terms with steam included in their meaning
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heat
at or near the temperature when water turns to steam
sound
sibilant sound like a snake or steam
appliance
device for heating water or generating steam
obscure vision
cause to become obscured by steam or vapor
versatile appliance
appliance used to steam rice and other foods
let off steam
release steam or pressure
sound
producing a fricative noise like steam
liquid heating
become hot enough to start bubbling and turning to steam
weather
cloudy matter like mist or steam in the air
medical
burn or injury from hot liquid or steam
bathing process
steam bath with washing, massage, and cold water
science
expanded by steam or air
engine sound
sound made by steam engines or similar
ventilation device
device that removes air or steam from a room
cooking
sealed pot using steam under pressure to cook food quickly
cooking
relating to cooking food quickly using steam pressure
emission
give off steam or fumes
nature
large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam
natural phenomenon
hot spring that periodically ejects water and steam
coffee brewing
coffeemaker using steam pressure to brew coffee
injury
burn with hot liquid or steam
injury
burn caused by hot liquid or steam
injury
burned with hot liquid or steam
tradition
small hut for ritual steam baths by Indigenous peoples
Examples of steam in a sentence
Steam escaped from the locomotive's engine. The fish was cooked by steam for tenderness. Steam is the best method for dumplings. Steam is harnessed in power plants for electricity. The factory uses steam to operate its machinery. His steam was evident in his clenched fists.
She could feel the steam rising as the argument continued. He decided to steam the fish for a healthier meal. They steamed the dumplings to perfection. She steamed the vegetables for dinner. The spa offers a service to steam your face. The kettle began to steam as it boiled. Hot soup steamed in the cold air. The bathroom mirror steamed after the hot shower. My glasses steamed up when I entered the warm room. She began to steam when they ignored her. I could see him steam as the argument continued. She steamed into the office without stopping. The protesters steamed down the street. The steamboat steamed down the Mississippi River. They watched as the locomotive steamed into the station.
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- French:vapeur, cuire à la vapeur, ...
- German:Dampf, dämpfen, ...
- Italian:vapore, cuocere a vapore, ...
- Spanish:vapor, vaporizar, ...
- Portuguese:vapor, cozinhar a vapor, ...
- Chinese:蒸汽, 蒸, ...
- Japanese:蒸気, 蒸す, ...
- Arabic:بُخَار, بَخَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֵדִים, לְאַדּוֹת, ...
- Russian:пар, готовить на пару, ...
- Ukrainian:пара, готувати на пару, ...
- Hindi:भाप, भाप में पकाना, ...
Definition of STEAM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematicsTECH. subjects that include science and artsTECH.
- STEAM classes are fun and creative for students.
- STEAM education fosters innovation and creativity.
- Many schools are integrating STEAM into their curriculum.
Origin of STEAM
Acronym: Science + Technology + Engineering + Arts + Mathematics
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- French:STEAM, ...
- German:MINT-Kunst, ...
- Italian:STEAM, ...
- Spanish:STEAM, ...
- Portuguese:STEAM, ...
- Chinese:STEAM, ...
- Japanese:STEAM, ...
- Arabic:العلوم والتكنولوجيا والهندسة والفنون والرياضيات, ...
- Hebrew:סְטִים, ...
- Russian:естественные науки, технологии, инженерия, искусство и математика, ...
- Ukrainian:STEAM, ...
- Hindi:विज्ञान-प्रौद्योगिकी-इंजीनियरी-कला-गणित विषय, ...
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