nounπShareThe vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase."The hot shower produced a lot of steam. "physicsmaterialsubstancephenomenaenergyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy."The school cafeteria used steam to cook the lunch dishes quickly. "energymaterialphysicstechnologymachineutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInternal energy for motive power."After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam."energytechnologyphysicsmachinefuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePent-up anger."Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam."emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA steam-powered vehicle."My grandfather's collection of antique steam vehicles is quite impressive. "vehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTravel by means of a steam-powered vehicle."My grandfather took the steam train to visit his sister every year. "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny exhalation."The steam from the hot coffee was rising, warming my face. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFencing without the use of any electric equipment."The fencing club practiced their steam techniques every Tuesday. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cook with steam."The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them."foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing."to steam wood or cloth"utensilfoodmachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce or vent steam."The kettle is steaming loudly, producing a lot of hot steam. "energyphysicstechnologymachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour."Our breath steamed in the cold winter air."physicschemistryenergyenvironmentweatherprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become angry; to fume; to be incensed."The student steamed when the teacher canceled the field trip. "emotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make angry."It really steams me to see her treat him like that."emotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be covered with condensed water vapor."With all the heavy breathing going on the windows were quickly steamed in the car."physicsweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel by means of steam power."The ship steamed out of the harbour"vehicletechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with great or excessive purposefulness."If he heard of anyone picking the fruit he would steam off and lecture them."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhale."After running to catch the bus, she steamed a little. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOld-fashioned; from before the digital age."My grandfather's old-fashioned typewriter was a steam-powered marvel. "technologyagepastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading