noun

1. The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.

2. Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.

3. Internal energy for motive power.

   “After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.”

Synonyms: steamer

verb

1. To cook with steam.

   “The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.”

2. To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.

   “to steam wood or cloth”

3. To produce or vent steam.

adjective

1. Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.