English · Food & Drink
steam
/stiːm/
[/stiːm/]
cook food using hot water vapor
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Definition
To cook food using the hot vapor that rises from boiling water. It can also be a noun for this vapor.
Example
It is healthy to steam vegetables.
It is healthy to steam vegetables.
Etymology
From Old English 'stēam' (vapor, steam).
How & Where It’s Used
A healthy cooking method; 'let off steam' means release stress.