Definition Synonyms
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..
3.
- The train was a target for steaming last night.
Adverb
1.
speedUK very fast or with great energyUK
- The train was moving steaming through the countryside.
2.
angerUK in a very angry mannerUK
- He left the room steaming after the argument.
Adjective
1.
vaporemitting steam or vapor visibly
- The steaming kettle whistled loudly.
2.
heatextremely hot to the touch
- The soup was still steaming when served.
3.
- They were steaming after the party.
4.
emotionUK very angry or furiousUK
- He was steaming after the argument.
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.
The athlete was steaming ahead of the competition. She was steaming after hearing the bad news. The manager was steaming when the project failed. The steaming soup was ready to serve. She enjoyed a steaming cup of coffee. The pavement was steaming under the summer sun. After the rain, the steaming asphalt released a misty vapor. He was steaming after too many drinks. The group was steaming by midnight. She was steaming with rage after the meeting. The coach was steaming at the referee's decision.
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- French:cuisson à la vapeur, rapidement, ...
- German:Dämpfen, mit Volldampf, ...
- Italian:vapore, velocemente, ...
- Spanish:vapor, rápidamente, ...
- Portuguese:vaporizar, rapidamente, ...
- Chinese:蒸汽烹饪, 飞速地, ...
- Japanese:蒸し, 猛スピードで, ...
- Arabic:تَبْخِير, بسرعة هائلة, ...
- Hebrew:אִידּוּי, בְּמְהִירוּת עֲצוּמָה, ...
- Russian:приготовление на пару, очень быстро, ...
- Ukrainian:приготування на парі, стрімко, ...
- Hindi:भाप में पकाना, तेज़ी से, ...