steamer

Meanings

• noun

  A vessel used for cooking food by generating steam.

  - "The steamer is used to cook dumplings and buns."
  - "We went to the Chinese restaurant and ordered steamed vegetables."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

bender , binge , carouse , piss-up , packer , steamer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with steamer
teamer , reamer , seamer

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Variants

List of all variants of steamer that leads to same result
steamer , steamers , soft-shell clam , soft-shell clams , soft-shelled clam , steamer rug , steamer rugs , steamer trunk , steamer trunks , tramp , tramp steamer , trampier , trampiest , tramps , trampy

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Etymology

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The word 'steamer' comes from the Old French word 'estampe', meaning 'engraving', which later evolved to mean 'a vessel for raising steam'.

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Trivia

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1. The first passenger steamers appeared in the late 18th century.

2. The largest steamer ever built was the RMS Queen Mary, which could carry over 1,000 passengers.

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Related Concepts

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1. boiler: A steamer relies on a boiler to generate steam.

2. pressure cooker: Both steamers and pressure cookers use steam to cook food, but the latter operates at higher pressure.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'steamer' has been used to refer to a ship or a train. In art, there are several paintings depicting steamers on rivers and seas.

How to Memorize "steamer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large pot with a lid, filled with water that is being heated until it turns into steam.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'steamer' with the image of a Chinese restaurant or a train.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Steam, Eat, Amuse: Steamer is a vessel used for cooking food with steam, and it's a great way to eat healthy and amuse your taste buds.

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