steamer basket

noun

1. a gift basket of fruit, sweets, and the like, often including champagne, sent to a person departing on a trip, especially by ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steamer basket¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Once I get my hands on those first bunches, I’ll cook them as simply as possible, perhaps a speedy sear in a hot buttered pan or a brief rendezvous in the steamer basket until they turn bright green.

From Seattle Times

Daisy’s Steamed Fish and Steamed Whole Fish With Soy-Braised Mushrooms both employ a bamboo steamer, while Steamed Fish Fillets use a bowl set in a steamer basket inside a wok or deep saucepan.

From Washington Post

Add cubes to steamer basket, cover, and steam until tender all the way through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

From Salon

Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the basket.

From Salon

To make sticky rice using an Instant Pot, place a steamer basket in the pot with 1 cup of water and rice.

From Salon