How to Use steamer in a Sentence

steamer

noun

• We rode a steamer down the Mississippi.
• Fill the wok with enough water to come ½ inch up the sides of the steamer.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Fill the saucepan with enough water to come up to the level of the steamer rack.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022
• Cook them in a steamer for a fresh and sweet side dish.
  — Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2021
• The slim steamer is comfortable to hold and about the size of a flat iron.
  — Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022
• Lift the potatoes from the steamer and transfer to a large plate.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2021
• Be sure to check what size steamer will fit in your wok.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022
• Keep the steamer head about an inch or two away from your wool sweater.
  — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
• Always place a clean white cloth between the gown and the steamer.
  — Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
• Load the broccoli into the steamer basket and set it in the pot.
  — Chase Purdy, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2020
• The steamer Tennessee, which was wrecked off the cove in 1853.
  — Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com, 2 Oct. 2020
• Set a steamer rack inside a saucepan and fill with enough water to come up to the rack.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2021
• When ready to fry, remove the cake from the bamboo steamer and peel off the cheesecloth.
  — Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
• Check out our roundup of the best facial steamers to help open your pores even more.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2023
• In a small saucepan with a steamer insert, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil.
  — Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2020
• The steamers are designed to fit neatly inside the brand’s Dutch oven and saucepan.
  — Bon Appétit, 22 Feb. 2023
• Fit a deep skillet or large saucepan with a steamer or round rack.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021
• Place this shower steamer on the floor and wait for the essential oil blend to put you in a zen state.
  — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 14 Feb. 2023
• Is using a steamer good for your face, and what are some of the benefits?
  — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
• Lorton was launched as the steamer wars began in earnest.
  — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2022
• Bust out your rice cooker for this one-pot meal: The chicken cooks on the steamer rack above the grains and they're done at the same time.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 4 Apr. 2023
• Leave the steamer at home thanks to these effortless, no-fuss picks.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
• In a saucepan fitted with a steamer insert, bring 1 inch of water to a boil.
  — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
• The action then moves to the S.S. Karnak, a steamer inspired by the Sudan.
  — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Feb. 2022
• Bring water to a boil, then add cabbage wedges to the steamer basket.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022
• The 2-in-1 steamer and mop is built with three steam controls to dust, mop, and scrub all kinds of floors, like hardwood and tile.
  — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 6 Oct. 2021
• To avoid colliding with the disabled steamer, the Ironton cut the tow line.
  — Erin Berge, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2023
• Set a large steamer basket inside and place the potatoes in the basket.
  — Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022
• It's made from ultra-durable 3-ply stainless steel, and comes with both pasta and steamer inserts to make this one of the most versatile pieces in your kitchen.
  — Belle Bakst, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
• To do so, place the claws in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, cover, and steam for about five to ten minutes, depending on their size.
  — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024