Examples of steamer in a Sentence
We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.
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Place beets and bulb in the steamer basket; lock lid.
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Consider other products that complement the shower steamer experience, like shower gels, lotions and loofah sponges, in your gift set too.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Candles Like irons and steamers, candles pose a serious fire hazard and should not be brought on board.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Hold the steamer at least 6 inches from the fabric until the fabric is damp.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Consider other products that complement the shower steamer experience, like shower gels, lotions and loofah sponges, in your gift set too.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Candles Like irons and steamers, candles pose a serious fire hazard and should not be brought on board.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Hold the steamer at least 6 inches from the fabric until the fabric is damp.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steamer
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“Steamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamer. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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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
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