Cool MateMeaning of Steam
In simple words: Water vapor that comes from boiling water.
Steam in a sentence
- The steam rising from the hot cup of tea fogged up the window.
- Steam power was a driving force during the Industrial Revolution.
- Be careful around the kettle; the steam can burn your hand.
- The factory uses steam to operate its machines efficiently.
- You can cook vegetables quickly by using steam instead of boiling water.
- After the workout, a steam room helped him relax his muscles.
- In computer gaming, he purchased the latest game from the platform called Steam.
- She has been a regular player on Steam for years, enjoying online multiplayer games.
How to use Steam
Used in cooking or describing a process where water heats and turns to vapor. Not suitable for informal conversations unless describing specific activities like cooking.
Grammar pattern
steam + object
Memory hint
Think of a hot cup of tea steaming up your glasses.
Related words
Collocations with Steam
Synonyms for Steam
Opposites of Steam
- freeze
- solidify
Common mistakes with Steam
- Confused with 'steam' as in 'to be annoyed'.
- Using 'steam' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.
- Mispronouncing or misspelling the word.
Steam appears in
Steam in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بخار
بخار الماء اللي يطلع من الموية المغلية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাষ্প
ফুটন্ত জল থেকে বের হওয়া জলীয় বাষ্প।
- GermanDeutsch
Dampf
Wasserdampf, der von kochendem Wasser kommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Vapor, Vapor de agua, Vapor de agua
Vapor de agua que sale del agua hirviendo.
- Persianفارسی
بخار
بخار آبی که از جوشیدن آب بیرون میآید.
- FrenchFrançais
Vapeur
La vapeur d'eau qui sort de l'eau bouillante.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भाप
उबलते पानी से निकलने वाली जलवाष्प।
- ItalianItaliano
Vapore
Vapore acqueo che esce dall'acqua bollente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vapor, Vapor d'água, Vaporização
Vapor de água que sai da água fervente.
- RussianРусский
Пар
Водяной пар, который идет от кипящей воды.
- Urduاردو
بخار
ابلتے ہوئے پانی سے نکلنے والی بھاپ۔
- Chinese中文
Steam
烧开的水冒出来的水汽。
More words like Steam
- Condensation
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Steam
What does Steam mean?
Water vapor that comes from boiling water.
What is the definition of Steam?
the hot gas that water changes into when it boils
How do you use Steam in a sentence?
The steam rising from the hot cup of tea fogged up the window.
Can you give another example of Steam?
Steam power was a driving force during the Industrial Revolution.
What are synonyms for Steam?
Common alternatives include condensation.
What is the opposite of Steam?
Opposite meanings include freeze, solidify.
What words go with Steam?
It commonly pairs with hot, cloud, jet, generate, produce, come, escape, rise, power, engine, locomotive, the age of steam, hot, cloud, jet, generate, produce, come, escape, rise, power, engine, locomotive, the age of steam.
What are common mistakes when using Steam?
Confused with 'steam' as in 'to be annoyed'. Using 'steam' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb. Mispronouncing or misspelling the word.
How do you pronounce Steam?
US: /["/stiːm/"]/, UK: /["/stiːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Steam?
Used in cooking or describing a process where water heats and turns to vapor. Not suitable for informal conversations unless describing specific activities like cooking.
What CEFR level is Steam?
"Steam" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.