Steam Definition

steam
noun
  1. water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
verb
  1. travel by means of steam power; "The ship steamed off into the Pacific"
  2. emit steam; "The rain forest was literally steaming"
  3. rise as vapor
  4. get very angry; "her indifference to his amorous advances really steamed the young man"
  5. clean by means of steaming; "steam-clean the upholstered sofa"
  6. cook something by letting steam pass over it; "just steam the vegetables"

"Steam" in song lyrics

See how steam is used in real songs:

  • "So what now? Like machines that be blowing off steam"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now?
  • "Block my cream, homey, I'mma pop my steam"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lounge Lo, Polite, Shawn Wigs — Back on the Grind
  • "Like a coke fiend, I blow off steam"
    Esoteric f/ Main Flow — Street Pay

Usage tips for "steam"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "steam" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for steam to find words that pair well.

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