steam

Definition

  • n. water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
  • v. emit steam
  • v. rise as vapor
  • v. get very angry

Word forms

Present participle
steaming
Past tense
steamed
Past participle
steamed
Third person singular
steams

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The steam from the hot tea filled the room with a warm aroma.

  2. a.

    They used a steam cooker to prepare the vegetables quickly.

  3. vi.

    As the water boiled, it began to steam and bubble in the pot.

  4. vt.

    She decided to steam the fish instead of frying it for a healthier option.