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

The device is fully hands-free, and this is positioned as one of its main perks compared to traditional irons or travel steamers. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 June 2026

Use a garment steamer for easier wrinkle-removal. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

In addition, comfortable sneakers, portable steamers, and the Hatch alarm clock were big hits among our readers. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

For Feeling Put-together After a Flight Nothing pulls a travel outfit together faster than wrinkle-free clothes, and this compact steamer makes the process surprisingly painless. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 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