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

Unlike a traditional steamer, the Quuejenl steamer also has a dry function that performs tasks where an iron may be better suited, like creating delicate pleats or pressing shirt collars. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Long renowned for its thriving seafood scene, Massachusetts draws tourists each year to dine on steamers, oysters and New England clam chowder, but this storied state is perhaps best known for its lobster. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

The researchers are working to find more information about the steamer that sank in 1870, as well as the L.W. Crane and other wrecks in the area. —Kerry Breen july 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025

Steam the bao in the bamboo steamer until soft, about 3 minutes. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025

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