Synonyms of steamednext
1
: cooked by steam
2
: angry sense 1
often used with up

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Roasted carrots with a little oil unlock more vitamin A than steamed carrots eaten plain. Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026 Roasted carrots with a little oil unlock more vitamin A than steamed carrots alone. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 Throughout the warmer months, crab houses across the city cover tables in brown paper and pile them high with steamed crabs coated in Old Bay, a ritual that feels as tied to the city's identity as the Chesapeake Bay itself. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for steamed

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of steamed was in 1802

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“Steamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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