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- [stee-mer]
- /ˈsti mər/
- /ˈstiː.mər/
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- [stee-mer]
- /ˈsti mər/
Definitions of steamer word
- noun steamer water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor. 1
- noun steamer water changed to this form by boiling, extensively used for the generation of mechanical power, for heating purposes, etc. 1
- noun steamer the mist formed when the gas or vapor from boiling water condenses in the air. 1
- noun steamer an exhalation of a vapor or mist. 1
- noun steamer Informal. power or energy. 1
- verb without object steamer to emit or give off steam or vapor. 1
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Origin of steamer
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; steam + -er1
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Parts of speech for Steamer
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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steamer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
steamer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steamer
noun steamer
- bateau — a light flat-bottomed boat used on rivers in Canada and the northern US
- bateaux — Also, batteau. Nautical. Chiefly Canadian and Southern U.S.. a small, flat-bottomed rowboat used on rivers. a half-decked, sloop-rigged boat used for fishing on Chesapeake Bay; skipjack. (in some regions) a scow.
- boiler — A boiler is a device which burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building.
- cauldron — A cauldron is a very large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire. In stories and fairy tales, a cauldron is used by witches for their spells.
- kettle — a metal container in which to boil liquids, cook foods, etc.; pot.
Top questions with steamer
- what is a cleveland steamer?
- how to use a steamer?
- how to steam broccoli without a steamer?
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