How to Use steam in a Sentence

steam

1 of 2 noun
  • The boat runs on steam.
  • He wiped the steam from the mirrors.
  • Careful, the steam from the pot is hot.
  • He was afraid he would run out of steam before the end of the race.
  • I was making good progress this morning, but now I'm starting to run out of steam.
  • The Tories have run out of ideas, and the Lib Dems have run out of steam.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The steam from the bottom pan will warm the chocolate and coconut oil in the bowl.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • As the meat below steams, the skin gets crisp as a potato chip.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024
  • With the firming of rates, the housing market has lost some steam.
    Steve Mollman, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Meta’s new Threads service had a huge launch but is losing a bit of steam.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 26 July 2023
  • Need a break from all that thinking, or want to simply blow off some steam?
    Vicki Salemi, Chron, 15 Apr. 2023
  • To set the scene, Eddie Hudson, a bartender, would blast the steam valves on the two espresso machines and dim the lights.
    Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The spa has a 10-meter indoor pool with Matterhorn views, a steam room, and a sauna.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • But maybe going down to get started or pick up some steam would help.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2023
  • Range hoods also take in steam and warmth that builds up from cooking.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • The pot is then covered and sealed with dough or a wet cloth that stops the steam from escaping while the biryani cooks over a low flame.
    Terry Ward, CNN, 4 May 2023
  • But be sure to cut a few slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The great wealth transfer is picking up steam among the wealthiest.
    Juliet Chung, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Bonus if there’s a gym for blowing off steam and a hot tub for relaxing.
    Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023
  • Now is when the season really starts to pick up steam, and the Georgia Bulldogs have been rolling.
    Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
  • That effort could gain steam should Johnson bring up a vote on funding for Ukraine.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The bubble tea shop trend is continuing to pick up steam in Louisville.
    The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2023
  • As the record began to pick up steam, his label Warner Bros. Records kicked into gear to nurture the song’s growth.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Then again, the fashion world's obsession with the early aughts has yet to loose steam, so the reference tracks.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2024
  • One of the most interesting notes, an accord of rice steam, evokes the grain of the paper and adds a comforting warmth to the fragrance.
    Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Closing in the potatoes creates steam, and the skin on the potatoes will end up wet and a bit tough in our experience.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The complex has five saunas and a steam room; 11 thermal pools; a treatment area with massages, facials and more; a restaurant; and a cafe.
    Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The morning sun is streaming through the window, softly picking out the details in the room: the steam from a coffee cup, the dust floating in the sunlight.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Its lid fits snuggly to seal in moisture and circulate steam.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Other highlights inside the home include a home theater, as well as the fitness studio that includes a steam room and sauna.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
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steam

2 of 2 verb
  • Their breath steamed the windows.
  • She prefers to steam carrots rather than boil them.
  • Allow to steam for about 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
    Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The fish is presented to Lee and her friends whole and steamed.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Give it a coat of sealant while the carpets are being steamed.
    Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • If there's too much moisture, the beans will steam rather than roast.
    Danielle Centoni, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Finally, the balls are steamed and served with a hot ladleful of the stew.
    Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
  • A lot of recipe call for steaming the meat to finish it.
    Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
  • You were steamed—and things haven’t been great between you since.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 14 July 2023
  • Someone has to make sure the clothes are in good shape, then steam them, fold them and package them.
    Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Just like a tea kettle, the water inside comes to a boil and pumps steam out through the vent holes.
    Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022
  • Oxtail with rice and peas: $8. Veg plate (rice and peas, steamed cabbage and greens): $5.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 24 May 2023
  • In this new age of steal and steam, transatlantic trade costs dropped by roughly 60%.
    TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
  • And at times, steaming hot liquid bursts into the air like a geyser.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Bok choy can be used in salads, or it can be steamed, braised, sautéed, or stir-fried.
    Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • But water turns to steam fairly quickly, and most of it bakes out of the cookie by the time it's done.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2022
  • To speed up the cook time, this recipe employs the microwave to gently steam the Brussels sprouts.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • When the concert was over, many of the plastic bucket seats were steaming.
    Werner Herzog, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Clearly, Oregon State fans, staffers and coaches are steamed at the Ducks.
    Ndaschel, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Each piece needs extra space, or the chicken will steam in its own juices rather than brown.
    CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Place the covered steamer in the wok and steam the dumplings for 8 minutes (or 10 minutes for frozen dumplings).
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The Sox brass watching through binoculars were steamed, but couldn’t do a thing.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
  • Then, just as Cecilia did, steam the fish in the microwave on a pair of chopsticks, raised from the surface of the plate.
    Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Just avoid using too much water, which would steam your turkey and sog out the skin.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Use the insert as a strainer for pasta or to steam fresh veggies.
    Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
  • When there are enough tamales to fill the steamer, steam them to cook them through and set them aside, sorted by flavor, to cool.
    Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes, without removing the lid, so the rice can steam.
    Amethyst Ganaway, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2022
  • All can be steamed, roasted, braised, sauteed or turned into soup.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The fourth-busiest cruise port in the United States had a record 2023 and is about to add new ships and cruise lines to its offerings to keep the growth steaming ahead.
    John Wayne Ferguson, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Beef bulgogi — thinly sliced, grilled or pan-fried steak — is served over french fries as an appetizer or as an entrée with sides of rice and steamed vegetables.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024

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