Definitions

1. noun

water vapor exhaled or emitted in visible clouds, especially when heated, or a cloud of water vapor produced by heating water.

“The steam from the kettle filled the room in a matter of seconds.”

2. noun

a flow of gas, especially a hot gas, used to power a machine, especially a steam engine.

“The factory was powered by a combination of steam and electricity.”

3. verb

to emit or produce steam.

“The kettle started to steam as it heated up.”

4. verb

to cover or fill something with steam, especially to cook or heat it.

“The chef steamed the vegetables for 20 minutes.”

5. verb

to produce a flow of gas, especially hot gas, used to power a machine.

“The factory began to steam up the old engine.”