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Vocabulary Entry
steamy
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Characterized by or producing steam; hot and humid.
Example Sentences
"The bathroom was steamy after the hot shower."
"She enjoyed the steamy atmosphere of the tropical rainforest."
"The steamy cup of tea warmed her hands on a cold day."
V
verb
To produce or emit steam; to cook something using steam.
Example Sentences
"We will steam the vegetables to retain their nutrients."
"The kettle began to steam as it reached boiling point."
"He likes to steam his clothes to remove wrinkles."
N
noun
The visible vapor into which water is converted when heated.
Example Sentences
"The steam from the soup rose into the air."
"She watched the steam swirl above the boiling pot."
"The engine released a cloud of steam as it powered up."