Pronunciation: /ˈstimɪŋ/

Definitions of steaming

verb present participle of the verb 'steam'

Example Sentences

A1 I am steaming some vegetables for dinner.

A2 She was steaming with anger after the argument.

B1 The train steamed into the station right on time.

B2 The chef was steaming the lobsters for the seafood platter.

C1 The factory was steaming with productivity as the new machines were installed.

C2 The sauna was steaming with heat as the guests relaxed and sweated out toxins.

adjective characterized by emitting steam or being heated to the point of emitting steam

Example Sentences

A1 The steaming cup of tea was too hot to drink.

A2 She placed the steaming bowl of soup on the table.

B1 The steaming pot of water boiled rapidly on the stove.

B2 The steaming hot tub was a welcome relief after a long day.

C1 The chef presented the steaming plate of pasta with a flourish.

C2 The steaming sauna provided a relaxing escape from the cold weather.

Examples of steaming in a Sentence

formal The steaming cup of tea was a welcome sight on a cold winter morning.

informal I could see the steaming pot of soup on the stove, ready to be served.

slang The steaming hot pizza was gone in minutes at the party.

figurative His temper was steaming as he stormed out of the room.

Grammatical Forms of steaming

past tense

steamed

plural

steamings

comparative

more steaming

superlative

most steaming

present tense

steam

future tense

will steam

perfect tense

have steamed

continuous tense

is steaming

singular

steaming

positive degree

steaming

infinitive

to steam

gerund

steaming

participle

steamed

Origin and Evolution of steaming

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'steaming' originated from the Old English word 'stēamian', which derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'staumijan'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of emitting steam or vapor, the word 'steaming' has evolved to also refer to something being extremely hot or angry.