Steamer: meaning, definitions and examples
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steamer
[ ˈstiːmər ]
kitchen
A steamer is a kitchen appliance used to cook food by steaming.
Synonyms
steam cooker, steaming pot
Examples of usage
- I use a steamer to cook vegetables.
- The steamer is great for cooking healthy meals.
transport
A steamer is a ship or boat powered by steam engines.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old steamer sailed across the ocean.
- The steamers were a common sight in the 19th century.
clothing
A steamer is a type of garment steamer used to remove wrinkles from clothing.
Synonyms
clothes steamer, garment steamer
Examples of usage
- She used a steamer to freshen up her suit.
- The steamer made the clothes look brand new.
Translations
Translations of the word "steamer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vaporizador
- barco a vapor
- navio a vapor
🇮🇳 वाष्पीकरण
- भाप का जहाज
- स्टीमर
🇩🇪 Dampfer
- Dampfmaschine
- Dampfgarer
🇮🇩 kapal uap
- pengukus
- setrika uap
🇺🇦 пароплав
- пароварка
- випарник
🇵🇱 parowiec
- parownik
- statek parowy
🇯🇵 蒸気船 (じょうきせん)
- スチーマー
- 蒸し器 (むしき)
🇫🇷 vapeur
- bateau à vapeur
- cuiseur vapeur
🇪🇸 vaporera
- barco de vapor
- estufa a vapor
🇹🇷 buharlı gemi
- buhar makinesi
- buharlaştırıcı
🇰🇷 증기선 (jeunggi seon)
- 스팀선 (seutim seon)
- 증기기 (jeunggi gi)
🇸🇦 سفينة بخارية
- جهاز تبخير
- باخرة
🇨🇿 parník
- napařovač
- parostroj
🇸🇰 parník
- parostroj
- parovar
🇨🇳 蒸汽船 (zhēngqì chuán)
- 蒸笼 (zhēnglóng)
- 蒸汽机 (zhēngqì jī)
🇸🇮 parnik
- parnik
- parni stroj
🇮🇸 gufuskip
- gufuvél
- gufuofn
🇰🇿 бу қайық
- бу генераторы
- бу қазаны
🇬🇪 ორთქლმავალი
- ორთქლის ნავი
- ორთქლის აპარატი
🇦🇿 buxar gəmisi
- buxar maşını
- buxarlandırıcı
🇲🇽 vaporera
- barco de vapor
- estufa a vapor
Word origin
The word 'steamer' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the use of steam as a power source. The term was first used to describe steam-powered ships, known as steamers. Over time, the word also came to be associated with kitchen appliances and clothing care devices that utilize steam. The concept of steam power revolutionized transportation and cooking methods, leading to the widespread adoption of steamers in various industries.