steamer basket

American  

noun

1. a gift basket of fruit, sweets, and the like, often including champagne, sent to a person departing on a trip, especially by ship.

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Etymology

Origin of steamer basket

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

And when I was cooking an egg dish from an Instagram video recipe, the “Live” voice mode showed me how to make it without a steamer basket, no typing necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once I get my hands on those first bunches, I’ll cook them as simply as possible, perhaps a speedy sear in a hot buttered pan or a brief rendezvous in the steamer basket until they turn bright green.

From Seattle Times

Daisy’s Steamed Fish and Steamed Whole Fish With Soy-Braised Mushrooms both employ a bamboo steamer, while Steamed Fish Fillets use a bowl set in a steamer basket inside a wok or deep saucepan.

From Washington Post

Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the basket.

From Salon

Add cubes to steamer basket, cover, and steam until tender all the way through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

From Salon