steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər How to pronounce steamer (audio)
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

Examples of steamer in a Sentence

We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.
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Cover the bowl or pan with plastic wrap, and set inside a steamer, steaming the mochi batter for 15 minutes, or until solidified and translucent. Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025 Remove wrinkles: Use a hand steamer to gently remove any wrinkles from the portion of your sheet that shows when folded down. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 Try this steamer from Dr. Dennis Gross, $159 at Sephora, for a professional-level device that delivers micro-steam technology to intensely hydrate and visibly purify your skin. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025 But showering daily is the norm, so people can use these eucalyptus and mint shower steamers all the time. Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steamer 

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of steamer was in 1802

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“Steamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamer. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

steamer

noun
steam·​er ˈstē-mər How to pronounce steamer (audio)
1
: a container in which something is steamed
2
a
: a ship driven by steam
b
: an engine, machine, or vehicle run by steam

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