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

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Crews with Ridge Top Exteriors use a high-pressure steamer called the Arctic Steamer to safely removing ice and snow without damaging shingles. —Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025

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Williams notes that the multipurpose machine with seven attachments—including a squeegee for windows and a garment steamer—is a versatile, easy-to-use option. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025

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