Pronunciation: /ˈstimɪŋ/
verb present participle of the verb 'steam'
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
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.
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.
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