steamed

adjective

ˈstēmd How to pronounce steamed (audio)
Synonyms of steamednext
1
: cooked by steam
2
: angry sense 1
—often used with up

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Serve with steamed white rice and lime wedges. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026 An employee touched raw dumplings and shumai (steamed dumplings) then placed gloves on their hands. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado june 19, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026 Try adding raw or steamed broccoli to your meals for a nutritional boost. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 27 June 2026 The creation is served on a steamed Big Marty’s sesame seed bun. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for steamed

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of steamed was in 1802

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“Steamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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