steam
//stiːm//
Noun
steamSingular
steamsPlural
1
The hot vapor or mist formed when water is heated to boiling point.
Steam rose from the boiling water in the pot.
2
Power or energy generated by steam under pressure, used to drive machinery.
The old factory was powered by steam.
3
Momentum, energy, or enthusiasm in an activity or effort.
The project lost steam after the initial excitement.
Verb
steamInfinitive
steamPresent tense
steamedPast tense
steamedPast participle
steamingPresent participle
steamsThird-person singular
1
To give off or produce steam.
The hot soup was steaming on the table.
2
To cook food by heating it in steam from boiling water.
I like to steam vegetables to keep them healthy.
3
To move or travel powered by steam.
The old ship steamed across the ocean.
4
To be extremely angry or upset (informal).
She was steaming after hearing the bad news.