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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly just the comparative of "steep" (steeper than); as a noun it refers to a vessel used for soaking.
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Word forms
- Plural
- steepers
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The dye works kept the wool in a _____ for a full day.
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.
