steam

1 of 2

noun

ˈstēm

: a vapor arising from a heated substance

: the invisible vapor into which water is converted when heated to the boiling point

: the mist formed by the condensation on cooling of water vapor

: water vapor kept under pressure so as to supply energy for heating, cooking, or mechanical work

also : the power so generated

: active force : power, momentum

got there under his own steam

sales began to pick up steam

also : normal force

at full steam

: pent-up emotional tension

needed to let off a little steam

: steamer sense 2a

: travel by or a trip in a steamer

steam

2 of 2

verb

steamed; steaming; steams

transitive verb

: to give out as fumes : exhale

: to apply steam to

especially : to expose to the action of steam (as for softening or cooking)

intransitive verb

: to rise or pass off as vapor

: to give off steam or vapor

: to move or travel by the agency of steam

: to move or proceed with energy or force

: to be angry : boil

steaming over the insult

Example Sentences

Noun Careful, the steam from the pot is hot. The boat runs on steam. He wiped the steam from the mirrors. He was afraid he would run out of steam before the end of the race. I was making good progress this morning, but now I'm starting to run out of steam. Verb a steaming bowl of soup She prefers to steam carrots rather than boil them. Their breath steamed the windows. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Indeed, two studies, one in 2019 at Stockholm University, and one earlier this year at Stanford University, claimed that, beyond the obvious catastrophic impacts, a warmer planet means long-range forecasting loses some steam.

Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Venture to the town of Chama to cross the 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass on North America’s highest steam railroad — an accessible way to view pristine backcountry landscapes.

Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022 This all-in-1 multi-cooker can knead, steam, boil, and sauté.

Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 Labels that are mega hot can lose steam even after riding an explosive multi-year wave, and equally, return to popularity (see Gucci under Tom Ford to Frida Giannini to Alessandro Michele).

Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 Little empirical evidence exists yet to show whether schools with four-day weeks are doing better retaining staff, but the trend is gathering steam nationwide as districts seek an edge in the competition for teachers, according to Dr. Thompson.

Ben Chapman, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, that kind of excitement rarely translates to the telecast, which moves under its own steam of imperfect scripting interrupted by moments of hope.

Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 While the population is forced to abide by strict laws, those in charge are allowed to let off some steam without facing any consequences.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 In thermal desalination or distillation, water is boiled or evaporated into steam that is later condensed back into water in another location, a process that leaves behind the salt and other contaminants.

Ian Mount, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022

Verb

The new series will steam exclusively on Peacock and feature the talents of Bill Nye, Joanna Mandap, Isabella Astbury and Willow Astbury.

al, 24 Aug. 2022 Clean your furniture and upholstery with ease, pull stains from carpet, steam the grime off of shower and floor tiles, or get caked-on gunk off of stove burners.

Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 In the eastern end of the building is the laundry, containing an electric centrifugal wringer and steam drying room, with a capacity for drying 500 suits an hour.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 Just like a tea kettle, the water inside comes to a boil and pumps steam out through the vent holes.

Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 The nearby Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar started out in 1951, using beer to steam shrimp delivered to nearby docks.

Tony Perrottet, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Newer settings range from air fry to convection to steam cook.

Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 Remove from the heat and set aside to steam the rice until soft, about 10 minutes.

Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2021 Still, outside organizations continue to steam ahead, building a greater consensus between the broader community and schools to bolster student well-being and self-esteem.

Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

steam 1 of 2

noun

ˈstēm

: the vapor into which water is changed when heated to the boiling point

: steam or the heat or power produced by it when kept under pressure

Some houses are heated by steam.

: the mist formed when water vapor cools

: driving force : power

By the end of the day, I had run out of steam.

steam

2 of 2

verb

steamed; steaming

: to give off steam or vapor

The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan …

Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time

: to rise or pass off as steam

Heat steamed from the pipes.

: to move or travel by or as if by the power of steam

The ship steamed out of the harbor.

She steamed past the fancy brick entrance to the golf course …

Carl Hiaasen, Hoot

: to expose to steam (as for cooking)

steam 1 of 2

verb

as in to storm

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger the newspaper's blatantly biased coverage made a lot of readers steam

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steam

2 of 2

noun

as in smoke

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单词	steam
释义	steam 1 of 2 noun ˈstēm 1 : a vapor arising from a heated substance 2 a : the invisible vapor into which water is converted when heated to the boiling point b : the mist formed by the condensation on cooling of water vapor 3 a : water vapor kept under pressure so as to supply energy for heating, cooking, or mechanical work also : the power so generated b : active force : power, momentum got there under his own steam sales began to pick up steam also : normal force at full steam c : pent-up emotional tension needed to let off a little steam 4 a : steamer sense 2a b : travel by or a trip in a steamer steam 2 of 2 verb steamed; steaming; steams transitive verb 1 : to give out as fumes : exhale 2 : to apply steam to especially : to expose to the action of steam (as for softening or cooking) intransitive verb 1 : to rise or pass off as vapor 2 : to give off steam or vapor 3 a : to move or travel by the agency of steam b : to move or proceed with energy or force 4 : to be angry : boil steaming over the insult Synonyms Verb boil burn foam fume rage rankle seethe sizzle storm See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Careful, the steam from the pot is hot. The boat runs on steam. He wiped the steam from the mirrors. He was afraid he would run out of steam before the end of the race. I was making good progress this morning, but now I'm starting to run out of steam. Verb a steaming bowl of soup She prefers to steam carrots rather than boil them. Their breath steamed the windows. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Indeed, two studies, one in 2019 at Stockholm University, and one earlier this year at Stanford University, claimed that, beyond the obvious catastrophic impacts, a warmer planet means long-range forecasting loses some steam. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Venture to the town of Chama to cross the 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass on North America’s highest steam railroad — an accessible way to view pristine backcountry landscapes. Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022 This all-in-1 multi-cooker can knead, steam, boil, and sauté. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 Labels that are mega hot can lose steam even after riding an explosive multi-year wave, and equally, return to popularity (see Gucci under Tom Ford to Frida Giannini to Alessandro Michele). Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 Little empirical evidence exists yet to show whether schools with four-day weeks are doing better retaining staff, but the trend is gathering steam nationwide as districts seek an edge in the competition for teachers, according to Dr. Thompson. Ben Chapman, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, that kind of excitement rarely translates to the telecast, which moves under its own steam of imperfect scripting interrupted by moments of hope. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 While the population is forced to abide by strict laws, those in charge are allowed to let off some steam without facing any consequences. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 In thermal desalination or distillation, water is boiled or evaporated into steam that is later condensed back into water in another location, a process that leaves behind the salt and other contaminants. Ian Mount, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Verb The new series will steam exclusively on Peacock and feature the talents of Bill Nye, Joanna Mandap, Isabella Astbury and Willow Astbury. al, 24 Aug. 2022 Clean your furniture and upholstery with ease, pull stains from carpet, steam the grime off of shower and floor tiles, or get caked-on gunk off of stove burners. Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 In the eastern end of the building is the laundry, containing an electric centrifugal wringer and steam drying room, with a capacity for drying 500 suits an hour. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 Just like a tea kettle, the water inside comes to a boil and pumps steam out through the vent holes. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 The nearby Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar started out in 1951, using beer to steam shrimp delivered to nearby docks. Tony Perrottet, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Newer settings range from air fry to convection to steam cook. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 Remove from the heat and set aside to steam the rice until soft, about 10 minutes. Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2021 Still, outside organizations continue to steam ahead, building a greater consensus between the broader community and schools to bolster student well-being and self-esteem. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English stem, from Old English stēam; akin to Dutch stoom steam First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing steam full steam/speed ahead live steam head of steam gain/gather steam pick up steam lose steam steam iron steam shovel steam engine steam clean steam up steam table under its own steam steam boiler steam chest steam turbine blow off steam See More full steam/speed ahead live steam head of steam gain/gather steam pick up steam lose steam steam iron steam shovel steam engine steam clean steam up steam table under its own steam steam boiler steam chest steam turbine blow off steam See More Kids Definition steam 1 of 2 noun ˈstēm 1 : the vapor into which water is changed when heated to the boiling point 2 : steam or the heat or power produced by it when kept under pressure Some houses are heated by steam. 3 : the mist formed when water vapor cools 4 : driving force : power By the end of the day, I had run out of steam. steam 2 of 2 verb steamed; steaming 1 : to give off steam or vapor The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan … Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time 2 : to rise or pass off as steam Heat steamed from the pipes. 3 : to move or travel by or as if by the power of steam The ship steamed out of the harbor. She steamed past the fancy brick entrance to the golf course … Carl Hiaasen, Hoot 4 : to expose to steam (as for cooking) steam 1 of 2 verb as in to storm to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger the newspaper's blatantly biased coverage made a lot of readers steam Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance storm rage boil burn foam fume sizzle shake see red seethe rant agitate stew rave rankle fulminate smolder smoulder bristle roil enflame inflame chafe convulse flare (up) fret steam 2 of 2 noun as in smoke Synonyms & Similar Words smoke cloud fume smother soup bank mist miasma smog gauze fog haze brume reek murk Phrases Containing steam full steam ahead steam up full steam ahead steam up
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