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steamer

/ˈstiːmə/

/ˈstimɚ/

Translations

steamernoun

steamers

/ˈstiːmə/

/ˈstimɚ/

I cooked the vegetables in a steamer.

Я приготовил овощи в пароварке.

The steamer sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

Пароход пересек Атлантический океан.

Synonyms

steameradjective

/ˈstiːmə/

/ˈstiːmər/

Used attributively to denote something related to or intended for steamships or steam-powered operation (e.g., "steamer trunk").

Synonyms

steamernoun

A type of ship or boat that is powered by steam.

The old steamer chugged along the river, carrying passengers to the next town.

A cooking device that uses steam to cook food.

She used a steamer to prepare the vegetables, ensuring they retained their nutrients.

A container or appliance used for steaming clothes to remove wrinkles.

He used a steamer to quickly get the wrinkles out of his shirt before the meeting.

A soft-shelled clam, especially when steamed and served as food (chiefly US).

We ordered a bucket of steamers at the beachside shack.

steameradjective

Relating to, intended for, or used on a steamship or other steam-powered means of transport.

He packed his clothes in a large steamer trunk.