steam
Translation
steam, vapor
Examples
Steam rose from the hot cup of tea.
Steam rose from the hot cup of tea.
The engine is powered by steam.
The engine is powered by steam.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) the hot gas that is produced when water boils Steam rose from the hot cup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vapor, mist, fog
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *staumaz. Related to Dutch 'stoom'.
Memory Tips
Think of the steam from a boiling kettle or a hot shower. It's the gas form of water.