adj
Uncommon
steaming
STEE-mihng
Steaming (adj) means giving off visible steam or heat. Example: “She handed him a steaming cup of coffee.”
adj
1
Giving off visible steam or heat.
"She handed him a steaming cup of coffee."
2
Very angry (informal).
"He was steaming after his flight got cancelled twice."
noun
1
The process of cooking or treating something with steam.
"Steaming vegetables keeps their color and crunch."
How to use steaming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiving off steam, or (informally) extremely angry.
Common pairings
steaming hot
steaming mad
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Word forms
- Plural
- steamings
- Comparative
- more steaming
- Superlative
- most steaming
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Etymology
Formed from steam + -ing.
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Rhymes for steaming
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What does “steaming” mean?
The word “steaming” means giving off visible steam or heat. In plain terms, giving off steam, or (informally) extremely angry.
How do you pronounce “steaming”?
“Steaming” is pronounced STEE-mihng (/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “steaming” in a sentence?
Here is “steaming” used in a sentence: “She handed him a steaming cup of coffee.”
What is another word for “steaming”?
Words with a similar meaning to “steaming” include enraged, furious, sloshed and wasted.
What part of speech is “steaming”?
Depending on how it is used, “steaming” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “steaming” a common word?
“Steaming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “steaming” have?
“Steaming” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving off visible steam or heat.
