steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər 

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

Examples of steamer in a Sentence

We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.

Recent Examples on the Web

Two metal steamers landed on the table, one on top of the other. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Instead, remove wallpaper using a steamer, commercial wallpaper remover, or DIY liquid remover. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

The store also carries household goods such as dumpling steamers, cookware and serving dishes. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Like the squeezy dumpling, this one has a blushing cartoon face and accompanying tan steamer basket. — Eva Flowe october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing steamer

• steamer rug
• steamer trunk

Rhymes for steamer

• beamer
• creamer
• dreamer
• femur
• lemur
• reamer
• schemer
• streamer
• redeemer

Kids Definition

steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər 

1

: a container in which something is steamed

2

a

: a ship driven by steam

b

: an engine, machine, or vehicle run by steam