steamer

American  

[stee-mer] / ˈsti mər /

noun

1. something propelled or operated by steam, as a steamship.

2. a person or thing that steams.

3. a device, pot, or container in which something is steamed.

4. soft-shell clam.

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verb (used without object)

1. to travel by steamship.

steamer British  

/ ˈstiːmə /

noun

1. a boat or ship driven by steam engines

2. Also called: steam box.  an apparatus for steaming wooden beams and planks to make them pliable for shipbuilding

3. a vessel used to cook food by steam

4. slang a clash of sporting teams characterized by rough play

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Etymology

Origin of steamer

First recorded in 1805–15; steam + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"William was on the sprouts, getting his sprouts ready so they could go into the steamer, and Prince George was helping with the Yorkshire puddings," said Mr Clarke.

From BBC

Chi Vibes compact steamer – The Chi Vibes compact steamer is a handy travel gadget that proves really useful when needed.

From Salon

During summers, Horace and Charlie often worked alongside Daddy as bellmen, wearing uniforms to work, carrying guests’ steamer trunks up to their rooms, and responding to guests’ requests.

From Literature

The Dessoug is the biggest steamer in the harbor & it has been sitting in the water ever since I got here.

From Literature

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

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