steam — water vapor that is produced when water is boiled
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: water vapor that is produced when water is boiled
Pronunciation (IPA): /stiːm/
Example Sentences
- My glasses steamed up when I opened the rice cooker.
- After a stressful day, he went to the gym to let off steam.
- The old locomotive puffed steam like a dragon breathing clouds.
steam
NOUN[/stiːm/]
water vapor that is produced when water is boiled
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Steam derives from Old English 'steam', with roots in Proto-Germanic *staumaz. Originally meaning 'vapor' or 'mist', the word gained widespread technical usage during the Industrial Revolution with the development of steam engines.
Breakdown
steam (noun) ← Proto-Germanic *staumaz, a root meaning 'vapor' or 'exhalation', related to the concept of rising mist or steam.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My glasses steamed up when I opened the rice cooker.”
“After a stressful day, he went to the gym to let off steam.”
“The old locomotive puffed steam like a dragon breathing clouds.”
“She ran out of steam halfway through the marathon.”
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