steamed

[ steemd ]

adjective

1. cooked with steam from boiling water:

   steamed dumplings.

2. Informal. angry:

   She's really steamed about what you said yesterday.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steamed¹

First recorded in 1800–05

Example Sentences

Once the leaves are harvested, they're steamed and dried and the stems are removed.

From Salon

Biden was unable to mount a counterattack as Trump steamed over the Republican opposition.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside a harbourside factory in the capital, a huge catch of prawns is being steamed, shelled and frozen.

From BBC

Its key ingredients are espresso, "pumpkin spice flavour sauce" and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and a spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

From BBC

When dining out, choose plant-based options that are sautéed, grilled, baked, steamed, boiled or poached – instead of those that are crumbed or battered before deep frying.

From Salon

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