Definition of Steam
Steam
Steam


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Water vapor, especially hot water vapor, used for cleaning or power.

e.g. The old factory used steam to power its machinery.

(verb)
to cook by heating it with steam;

e.g. I like to steam my vegetables before I eat them.

(verb)
to produce or give off steam;

e.g. Her cup of tea was steaming.

(noun)
emotional tension or anger that is pent-up;

e.g. He just needs to let off a little bit of steam, he has been very stressed.



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