ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Steeping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Steeping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of steep.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of steep.

More Meanings

  1. An instance of something being steeped; a wetting.
  2. (historical, numismatics) A 13th-century coin circulated in Ireland as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under King Edward I.

Example Sentences

It is usual to expect, that the first two or three wettings or steepings of grain, at the commencement of the malting season, will not make so good malt as succeeding steepings […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for steeping

Depending on context, synonyms include scalding, stalding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include immerse, plunge, absorb, sharp, engulf, bold.

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