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Definition of steamed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cookingcooked using steam
- The steamed vegetables were delicious.
2.
- He was steamed after the unfair decision..
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
ingredient
pasta made from crushed and steamed semolina
food
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
beverage
coffee with espresso and steamed milk
beverage
coffee with espresso and steamed milk
Korean cuisine
Korean dish made from steamed rice flour
food
steamed wheat dough bun common in Chinese cooking
foam pattern
picture on a coffee drink’s surface made by pouring steamed milk
chinese food
soft steamed Chinese bun often filled with meat or vegetables
drink
spiced tea beverage with steamed milk
food
dough filled with meat or vegetables, steamed or fried
holiday
steamed pudding with suet, spices, and brandy for Christmas
beverage
coffee drink with steamed milk and espresso
cooking
wheat grains steamed, dried, and crushed for cooking
food
Cantonese steamed bun with barbecued pork filling
British dish
traditional British steamed pudding with gooseberries
seafood
clam that is usually steamed in the shell
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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- French:cuit à la vapeur, furieux, ...
- German:gedämpft, wütend, ...
- Italian:al vapore, arrabbiato, ...
- Spanish:al vapor, enojado, ...
- Portuguese:cozido ao vapor, irritado, ...
- Chinese:蒸的, 气愤的, ...
- Japanese:蒸した, 怒っている, ...
- Arabic:مَطْهُو عَلَى البُخَار, غاضِبٌ جِدًّا, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּדֶה, רוֹתֵחַ, ...
- Russian:паровой, в ярости, ...
- Ukrainian:приготований на пару, розлючений, ...
- Hindi:भाप में पका हुआ, गुस्से में, ...
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)
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, ...
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