steamer
word
Definition
A steamer is a device used to cook food with steam, or a boat powered by steam.
Usage & Nuances
'Steamer' can mean a kitchen appliance ('vegetable steamer') or a steam-powered boat ('paddle steamer'). In recipes, 'steamer' usually refers to the cooking device. Context determines the meaning.
Spanish: vaporera - barco de vaporPortuguese (BR): panela de vapor - navio a vaporPortuguese (PT): panela a vapor - navio a vaporChinese (Simplified): 蒸锅 - 蒸汽船Chinese (Traditional): 蒸鍋 - 蒸汽船Hindi: स्टीमर (भाप से चलने वाला जहाज या भाप से पकाने वाला बर्तन)Arabic: قدر البخار - سفينة بخاريةBengali: স্তিমার (নৌকা) - স্টিমার (রান্নার যন্ত্র)Russian: паровой корабль - пароварка - отпариватель (для одежды)Japanese: 蒸し器 - 蒸気船Vietnamese: nồi hấp - tàu hơi nước - máy hấp (quần áo)Korean: 찜기 - 증기선Turkish: buharlı gemi - buharlı pişiriciUrdu: بھاپ کا جہاز - بھاپ سے پکانے والا آلہIndonesian: kukusan - kapal uap
Example Sentences
I use a steamer to cook vegetables.
basic
The old steamer crossed the river every day.
basic
A bamboo steamer is often used in Chinese cooking.
basic
"Just toss the dumplings into the steamer and they'll be ready in ten minutes."
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We took a trip down the Mississippi on a historic steamer.
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My clothes always look fresh after I use my handheld steamer.
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