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Steeped: meaning, definitions and examples

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steeped

 

[ stiหpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

infusion process

Steeped refers to the act of soaking an ingredient, typically tea leaves or herbs, in hot water to extract flavors or properties. This process is crucial for brewing tea, as it allows for the release of essential oils and tannins that give the beverage its characteristic taste. Steeping can vary in duration and temperature depending on the specific beverage or infusion desired. It can also mean to imbue something with a quality or characteristic over time.

Synonyms

immersed, infused, soaked.

Examples of usage

  • The tea was steeped for five minutes.
  • To create a rich flavor, steep the herbs in boiling water.
  • Be sure not to steep the tea too long, or it will become bitter.

Translations

Translations of the word "steeped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embebido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‚เคฌเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingeweicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ direndam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nasycony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตธใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trempรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empapado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑslanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ฉฐ๋“ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ namoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ namoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตธๆณก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namoฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isladฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empapado

Etymology

The term 'steep' originates from the Old English word 'styepan', which means to leap or to ascend. Its usage gradually evolved to signify soaking or immersing in a liquid. In the context of preparing beverages, 'steep' began to refer specifically to the process of extracting flavors from plants and herbs. The association with brewing tea can be traced back to ancient practices in Asia where various methods were developed to enhance the flavor profiles of different teas. Over the centuries, the word's meaning broadened to encompass not just the physical act of soaking but also the metaphorical sense of being immersed in a particular quality or environment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,504, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.