steam
Pronunciation:
/stiːm/noun
Definitions
The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.
Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
Internal energy for motive power.
Example: After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.
Pent-up anger.
Example: Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam.
verb
Definitions
To cook with steam.
Example: The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
Example: to steam wood or cloth
To produce or vent steam.
To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
Example: Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.
adjective
Definitions
Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.