steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər 

1

: a vessel in which articles are subjected to steam

2

a

: a ship propelled by steam

b

: an engine, machine, or vehicle operated or propelled by steam

3

: one that steams

4

: soft-shell clam

Examples of steamer in a Sentence

We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.

Recent Examples on the Web

Remove it first, then clean it with the steamer or wet machine. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025

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Lavender bath and shower bombs: $5.87 Image 1 of 2 (Walmart) Throwing a bath bomb or shower steamer in your bath or shower is the perfect way to relax after a long day. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025

There are also non-coffee drinks such as a chai latte, Italian soda, steamers and a fruit smoothie. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing steamer

• steamer rug
• steamer trunk

Rhymes for steamer

• beamer
• creamer
• dreamer
• femur
• lemur
• reamer
• schemer
• streamer
• redeemer

Kids Definition

steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər 

1

: a container in which something is steamed

2

a

: a ship driven by steam

b

: an engine, machine, or vehicle run by steam