Steeping: meaning, definitions and examples

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steeping

[ ˈstiːpɪŋ ]

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tea

Soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it.

Synonyms

immerse, infuse, soak

Examples of usage

The tea leaves were steeped in boiling water for several minutes.
She steeped the herbs in oil to create a fragrant dressing.

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time

A period of time in which something is left to soak.

Synonyms

immersion, infusion, soaking

Examples of usage

After a steeping of 15 minutes, the tea is ready to be served.

Translations

Translations of the word "steeping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infusão

🇮🇳 भिगोना

🇩🇪 Einweichen

🇮🇩 perendaman

🇺🇦 замочування

🇵🇱 moczenie

🇯🇵 浸す (ひたす)

🇫🇷 infusion

🇪🇸 remojo

🇹🇷 demleme

🇰🇷 담그기

🇸🇦 نقع

🇨🇿 máchání

🇸🇰 máčanie

🇨🇳 浸泡 (jìnpào)

🇸🇮 namakanje

🇮🇸 bleyta

🇰🇿 шылау

🇬🇪 დასველება

🇦🇿 islatma

🇲🇽 remojo

Word origin

The word 'steeping' originated from the Middle English word 'stepen' meaning to soak or immerse. It has been used in the context of tea and food preparation for centuries, with the practice of steeping tea becoming a common method of extracting flavor. Steeping has evolved as a culinary technique to enhance the taste and aroma of various ingredients.