1
: cooked by steam
2
: angry sense 1
often used with up

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The aroma of curry and steamed dumplings draws people to Mom’s Momo and Deli, a local favorite that features exhibits on life in refugee camps and Nepal. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Some of its most affecting shots, in fact, depend on it: two hands on opposite sides of the table tackling food with chopsticks; a face reflected in a steamed mirror; darkened watercolor animations that heighten Soo-Ha’s sensory experience. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025 For $30 per person, guests savor a market-fresh fish, either steamed or pan-fried, accompanied by bold Firewater broth or a fragrant Shaoxing option. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti (Indian bread). The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 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 19 Jun. 2025.

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