steamer

noun

steam·​er ˈstē-mər How to pronounce steamer (audio)
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

Examples of steamer in a Sentence

We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Back then, the steamer was the first to push content out in 4K and later HDR. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 June 2025 When used together, the steamer and the mask boost curls’ retention and definition while tending to overall hair health. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025 Use your fabric steamer over the mattress to remove any dust mites, bed bugs and allergens. Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 This midsize handheld steamer has five settings to smooth out wrinkles in clothing and upholstery. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steamer

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of steamer was in 1802

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Steamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamer. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

steamer

noun
steam·​er ˈstē-mər How to pronounce steamer (audio)
1
: a container in which something is steamed
2
a
: a ship driven by steam
b
: an engine, machine, or vehicle run by steam

More from Merriam-Webster on steamer

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!