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STEAM

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Steam.

How to pronounce steam:

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Steam - as a noun

Water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vapor10vapour11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Steam - as a verb

Travel by means of steam power

Example: "The ship steamed off into the pacific"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
steamer9

Emit steam

Example: "The rain forest was literally steaming"

Rise as vapor

Get very agitated or angry

Example: "Her indifference to his amorous advances really steamed the young man"

Clean by means of steaming

Example: "Steam-clean the upholstered sofa"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
steam clean

Cook something by letting steam pass over it

Example: "Just steam the vegetables"

Steam - as an adjective

Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.

Example Sentences

"The steam from the kettle filled the kitchen."
"The train billowed steam as it chugged along."
"I could see steam rising from the hot coffee."
"His glasses fogged up due to the steam of the sauna."
"The steam enveloped the bathroom after a hot shower."
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Word Game Points

Is STEAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, steam is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STEAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is STEAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, steam is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STEAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is STEAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, steam is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STEAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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