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steamer

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. steamer (noun)
  2. mushroom steamer (noun)
  3. paddle steamer (noun)
  4. turret steamer (noun)

steam·er

noun \ˈstē-mər\

Definition of STEAMER

1
: a vessel in which articles are subjected to steam
2
a : a ship propelled by steam b : an engine, machine, or vehicle operated or propelled by steam
3
: one that steams
4
: soft-shell clam
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Examples of STEAMER

  1. We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.

First Known Use of STEAMER

1802

Rhymes with STEAMER

creamer, dreamer, femur, lemur, reamer, schemer, screamer, seamer, streamer

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