Steam

Quick meaning: Steam is a noun meaning The hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).

Meaning

The hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).

More Meanings

1. The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air.
2. Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
3. The act of cooking by steaming.
4. (figuratively) Internal energy for progress or motive power.
5. (figuratively) Pent-up anger.
6. A steam-powered vehicle, referring to their use.
7. Travel by means of a steam-powered vehicle.

Example Sentences

a steam of rich, distilled perfumes

Give the carrots a ten-minute steam.

Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam.

The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.

Word Forms

• steams
• steaming
• steamed

Synonyms for steam

Depending on context, synonyms include steamer.

Antonyms for steam

Common opposites include electric.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vapor, evaporative, mist, vapour, heat, heating.

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