steamed
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Definition of steamed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
cookingcooked using steam
  • The steamed vegetables were delicious.
boiled poached
2.
emotional statevery angry
  • He was steamed after the unfair decision..
angry irate
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Expressions with steamed

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become very angry or upset
He tends to get steamed when things don't go his way.
east Asian dish of steamed beaten eggs
She served steamed egg with scallions for dinner.
dessert made with flour, butter, and sugar steamed
We enjoyed a delicious steamed pudding after dinner.

Origin of steamed

Middle English, stemen (to emit steam)

Terms with steamed included in their meaning

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hot drink
brew from unoxidized leaves, steamed or roasted during processing
food
North African dish with steamed semolina and stew
food
sweet or savory dish boiled or steamed
food ingredient
oats that have been steamed and flattened
Asian cuisine
fried or steamed roll filled with vegetables and sometimes meat
food
type of steamed pudding with dried fruit
beverage
coffee drink with espresso and steamed milk
drink
type of coffee with equal parts espresso steamed milk and foam

Examples of steamed in a sentence

  • The recipe calls for steamed fish.
  • She was steamed after the argument.
  • They were steamed about the delay.

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  1. French:cuit à la vapeur, furieux, ...
  2. German:gedämpft, wütend, ...
  3. Italian:al vapore, arrabbiato, ...
  4. Spanish:al vapor, enojado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cozido ao vapor, irritado, ...
  6. Chinese:蒸的, 气愤的, ...
  7. Japanese:蒸した, 怒っている, ...
  8. Arabic:مَطْهُو عَلَى البُخَار, غاضِبٌ جِدًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּדֶה, רוֹתֵחַ, ...
  10. Russian:паровой, в ярости, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приготований на пару, розлючений, ...
  12. Hindi:भाप में पका हुआ, गुस्से में, ...
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Definition of steam - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
evaporationvapor formed when water boils
  • Steam rose from the boiling pot.
condensation mist vapor
2.
cookingact of cooking by steaming
  • She prepared the vegetables by steam.
steaming vapor
3.
energyTECH.pressurized vapor used for energyTECH.
  • The steam powered the old locomotive.
steam power vapor
4.
emotionUSpent-up angerUS
  • He needed to let off some steam.
fury rage

Verb

1.
heattr.cooking food with hot vaportr.
  • She steamed the vegetables for dinner.
poach simmer
2.
cleaningtr.use hot vapor to soften or clean fabricstr.
  • He steamed the shirt to remove wrinkles.
disinfect sanitize sterilize
3.
physicsintr.rise as vaporintr.
  • Mist steamed from the hot pavement.
evaporate vaporize
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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.

Origin of steam

Old English, steam (vapor)

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.

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  1. French:vapeur, cuire à la vapeur, ...
  2. German:Dampf, dämpfen, ...
  3. Italian:vapore, cuocere a vapore, ...
  4. Spanish:vapor, vaporizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:vapor, cozinhar a vapor, ...
  6. Chinese:蒸汽, 蒸, ...
  7. Japanese:蒸気, 蒸す, ...
  8. Arabic:بُخَار, بَخَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵדִים, לְאַדּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:пар, готовить на пару, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пара, готувати на пару, ...
  12. Hindi:भाप, भाप में पकाना, ...
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