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steamer

 

[ ˈstiːmər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

transport

A steamer is a ship or boat powered by steam engines.

Synonyms

steamboat, steamship

Examples of usage

  • The old steamer sailed across the ocean.
  • The steamers were a common sight in the 19th century.
Context #3 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 वाष्पीकरण

🇩🇪 Dampfer

🇮🇩 kapal uap

🇺🇦 пароплав

🇵🇱 parowiec

🇯🇵 蒸気船 (じょうきせん)

🇫🇷 vapeur

🇪🇸 vaporera

🇹🇷 buharlı gemi

🇰🇷 증기선 (jeunggi seon)

🇸🇦 سفينة بخارية

🇨🇿 parník

🇸🇰 parník

🇨🇳 蒸汽船 (zhēngqì chuán)

🇸🇮 parnik

🇮🇸 gufuskip

🇰🇿 бу қайық

🇬🇪 ორთქლმავალი

🇦🇿 buxar gəmisi

🇲🇽 vaporera

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.

See also: steam, steamboat, steaming, steamroll, steamship.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,811 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.