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- DictionarySteam/stēm/
noun
- 1. the vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air: "a cloud of steam"
verb
- 1. give off or produce steam: "a mug of coffee was steaming at her elbow"
- 2. cook (food) by heating it in steam from boiling water: "steam the vegetables until just tender"
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word steam, from a vapor arising from a heated substance to a verb meaning to expose to the action of steam. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of steam.
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Steam is the hot gas that is produced when water boils, or the power or cooking method that uses it. Learn more about steam with noun and verb forms, idioms, collocations and translations.
noun. water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor. water changed to this form by boiling, extensively used for the generation of mechanical power, for heating purposes, etc. the mist formed when the gas or vapor from boiling water condenses in the air. an exhalation of a vapor or mist.
Steam is what water becomes when it's heated to boiling and begins to turn into a gas. On a cold morning, you can really see the steam rising off your mug of hot chocolate. The steam we can see is water vapor, made up of the tiny water drops that form while water condenses.
Steam is the hot mist that forms when water boils, or the power or energy derived from it. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of steam in different contexts.
Steam is the vapor phase of water, used for heating, cooking, or power. Learn how to use steam as a noun, verb, or adjective, and see related terms and idioms.
the power that is produced from steam under pressure, used to operate engines, machines, etc. the introduction of steam in the 18th century; steam power; the steam age; a steam train/engine; The engine is driven by steam.
