steam
Translation
steam, vapour
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
((steam from sth.)) vapor coming from something. Steam is rising from the pot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vapour, mist, fog
Etymology
From Old English 'stēam' meaning 'vapour, smoke, scent'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'steam' coming from a boiling kettle. It's hot water in gas form.