steaming
ˈstiː.mɪŋ
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Definition of steaming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cookingcooking method using steam
  • Steaming vegetables preserves their nutrients.
2.
from heatemission of steam from a heated substance
  • The steaming from the kettle signaled the water was ready..
evaporation vaporization
3.
crimeRareSlangUKrobbery by a large gang on public transportRareSlangUK
  • The train was a target for steaming last night.
heist mugging theft

Adverb

1.
speedUKvery fast or with great energyUK
  • The train was moving steaming through the countryside.
quickly rapidly swiftly
2.
angerUKin a very angry mannerUK
  • He left the room steaming after the argument.
angrily furiously

Adjective

1.
vaporemitting steam or vapor visibly
  • The steaming kettle whistled loudly.
steamy vaporous
2.
heatextremely hot to the touch
  • The soup was still steaming when served.
boiling scalding sizzling
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Expressions with steaming

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extremely hot, often producing steam
The soup was steaming hot and delicious.

Origin of steaming

English, steam (vapor) + ing (action)

Terms with steaming included in their meaning

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cooking
kitchen appliance for cooking rice by boiling or steaming
cooking
act of cooking by steaming
appliance
cooking appliance that cooks food by steaming
food
light froth formed by whisking or steaming milk for drinks
cookware
kitchen vessel for steaming or boiling food
traditional device
manual device for steaming rice
cooking
sweet or savory dish cooked by steaming
cooking
kitchen device for steaming food in two layers

Examples of steaming in a sentence

  • The chef recommends steaming dumplings for best results.
  • The steaming from the pot filled the kitchen.
  • Steaming from the hot springs created a mystical atmosphere.
  • Steaming incidents have increased on buses recently.
  • The police are cracking down on steaming in the subway.
  • She was steaming through her homework in record time.

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  1. French:cuisson à la vapeur, rapidement, ...
  2. German:Dämpfen, mit Volldampf, ...
  3. Italian:vapore, velocemente, ...
  4. Spanish:vapor, rápidamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:vaporizar, rapidamente, ...
  6. Chinese:蒸汽烹饪, 飞速地, ...
  7. Japanese:蒸し, 猛スピードで, ...
  8. Arabic:تَبْخِير, بسرعة هائلة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִידּוּי, בְּמְהִירוּת עֲצוּמָה, ...
  10. Russian:приготовление на пару, очень быстро, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приготування на парі, стрімко, ...
  12. Hindi:भाप में पकाना, तेज़ी से, ...
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