noun

steeper

Steeper (noun) means a container used for soaking or steeping something. Example: “The dye works kept the wool in a steeper for a full day.”

noun

A container used for soaking or steeping something.

"The dye works kept the wool in a steeper for a full day."

How to use steeper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly just the comparative of "steep" (steeper than); as a noun it refers to a vessel used for soaking.

Word forms

steepers plural

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Etymology

Formed from steep + -er.

Rhymes for steeper

leper keeper peeper beeper sweeper sleeper creeper beekeeper innkeeper zookeeper goalkeeper shopkeeper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “steeper” mean?

The word “steeper” means a container used for soaking or steeping something. In plain terms, most commonly just the comparative of "steep" (steeper than); as a noun it refers to a vessel used for soaking.

How do you use “steeper” in a sentence?

Here is “steeper” used in a sentence: “The dye works kept the wool in a steeper for a full day.”

What part of speech is “steeper”?

“Steeper” is a noun.

What is the meaning of steeper?

"steeper" (noun) means a container used for soaking or steeping something.