steam

[US]/stiːm/
[UK]/stiːm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to emit steam; to treat with steam
n. vapor; energy
vi. to emit steam
adj. of, relating to, or powered by steam

Phrases & Collocations

steam engine

steam room

steam bath

steam power

steam turbine

steam injection

steam pressure

steam generator

steam distillation

main steam

steam boiler

steam consumption

steam heating

superheated steam

steam flow

steam reforming

steam explosion

steam pipe

steam coal

wet steam

saturated steam

Example Sentences

The steam from the kettle was hot and soothing.

She used a steam iron to remove the wrinkles from her clothes.

The sauna is filled with steam for relaxation.

The chef used steam to cook the vegetables quickly.

The steam engine revolutionized transportation in the 19th century.

The steam rose from the hot spring in the early morning.

She enjoyed a steam bath to relax her muscles after a long day.

The steam locomotive chugged along the tracks, carrying passengers to their destination.

The steam cleaner made quick work of cleaning the carpets.

The steam rose in the air as the hot water met the cold air.

Real-world Examples

I know a great way to blow off steam.

Source: Friends Season 6

No, you got to blow off some steam.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

So she let off a little steam.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

It protects the seed and also traps the steam.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

It's probably just some student blowing off steam.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

Then, they use hot steam to kill the bugs.

Source: This month VOA Special English

And then dividing into smaller portions to be steamed.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

Please tell me you're just blowing off steam.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Stolyarchuk-- - We have barely enough steam as it is.

Source: CHERNOBYL HBO

Guess it must be the steam in this kitchen-or something.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

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