noun Uncommon

steamer

STEE-muh

Steamer (noun) means a ship or boat powered by a steam engine. Example: “The steamer crossed the Atlantic in just under six days.”

noun

A ship or boat powered by a steam engine.

"The steamer crossed the Atlantic in just under six days."

A kitchen appliance or container used to cook food with steam.

"She uses a bamboo steamer to make dumplings."

How to use steamer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething powered by, or used with, steam — a ship or a cooking appliance.

Common pairings

bamboo steamer ocean-going steamer

Word forms

steamered past tense, steamers plural, steamers singular

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Etymology

From steam + the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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steamship steamer clam long-neck clam soft-shell clam

Related words

steamship

Rhymes for steamer

gamer tamer beamer Kramer Cramer dreamer creamer gossamer screamer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “steamer” mean?

The word “steamer” means a ship or boat powered by a steam engine. In plain terms, something powered by, or used with, steam — a ship or a cooking appliance.

How do you pronounce “steamer”?

“Steamer” is pronounced STEE-muh (/ˈstimɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “steamer” in a sentence?

Here is “steamer” used in a sentence: “The steamer crossed the Atlantic in just under six days.”

What part of speech is “steamer”?

“Steamer” is a noun.

Is “steamer” a common word?

“Steamer” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “steamer” have?

“Steamer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ship or boat powered by a steam engine.

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