steam
word
/ˈstim/
steem
/stˈiːm/
steem
Definition
Steam is the hot gas produced when water boils. It can also refer to the white mist you see from hot water or the power and energy used in steam machines.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun. Common phrases include 'steam rises', 'steam engine', and 'steam room'. In informal English, 'let off steam' means release stress or anger. Don't confuse it with 'smoke': steam comes from water and disappears quickly.
Spanish: vaporPortuguese (BR): vaporPortuguese (PT): vaporChinese (Simplified): 蒸汽Chinese (Traditional): 蒸氣Hindi: भापArabic: بخارBengali: বাষ্পRussian: пар - пар (движущая сила)Japanese: 蒸気Vietnamese: hơi nướcKorean: 증기Turkish: buharUrdu: بھاپIndonesian: uap
Example Sentences
The bathroom mirror was covered in steam.
natural
Steam is coming from the hot soup.
basic
The train moved with steam.
basic
Be careful — the steam can burn your hand.
basic
I took a long shower to let off some steam after work.
natural
We need to add more water before the pot runs out of steam.
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