steam

²steam

verb

Definition of STEAM

transitive verb

1

: to give out as fumes : exhale

2

: to apply steam to; especially : to expose to the action of steam (as for softening or cooking)

intransitive verb

1

: to rise or pass off as vapor

2

: to give off steam or vapor

3

a : to move or travel by the agency of steam b : to move or proceed with energy or force

4

: to be angry : boil <steaming over the insult>

Examples of STEAM

1. a steaming bowl of soup
2. She prefers to steam carrots rather than boil them.
3. Their breath steamed the windows.

First Known Use of STEAM

15th century

Related to STEAM

Synonyms: burn, foam, fume, rage, rankle, seethe, sizzle, boil, storm

Related Words: fulminate, rant, rave; smolder (or smoulder); bristle, flare (up), inflame (also enflame); chafe, fret, stew; agitate, convulse, roil, shake

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