steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər How to pronounce steamer (audio)
Synonyms of steamernext
1
: a vessel in which articles are subjected to steam
2
a
: a ship propelled by steam
b
: an engine, machine, or vehicle operated or propelled by steam
3
: one that steams
4
: soft-shell clam

Examples of steamer in a Sentence

We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.
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Like the squeezy dumpling, this one has a blushing cartoon face and accompanying tan steamer basket. — Eva Flowe october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 The 12-piece set includes two sauce pans, two skillets, a saute pan, a stockpot, and a steamer insert with lids. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Made from lightweight, stretchy nylon and spandex fabric, it can be worn right out of your suitcase without having to break out a steamer. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steamer

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First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of steamer was in 1802

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steamer

noun
steam·​er ˈstē-mər How to pronounce steamer (audio)
1
: a container in which something is steamed
2
a
: a ship driven by steam
b
: an engine, machine, or vehicle run by steam

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