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
1
A ship or boat powered by a steam engine.
"The steamer crossed the Atlantic in just under six days."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomething powered by, or used with, steam — a ship or a cooking appliance.
Common pairings
bamboo steamer
ocean-going steamer
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Word forms
- Plural
- steamers
- Third person singular
- steamers
- Past tense
- steamered
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The _____ crossed the Atlantic in just under six days.
Etymology
From steam + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for steamer
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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.
