Steamie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstiːmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Steamie is a noun meaning (Scotland) A public area for washing clothes.
Meaning
(Scotland) A public area for washing clothes.
More Meanings
- (Quebec) A hot dog made of a steamed sausage in a bun, often topped with onion and mustard.
Example Sentences
I took a job in the steamie down on Cauldrum Street And I fell in love with a laundry girl Who was working next to me
There were steps up to the swimming baths' door. The next one along was for the steamie. Women went in there to wash all their laundry and clothes.
Word Forms
- steamies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include steamer, steek, scours, staith, lavvie, scour.
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