Steam is water that changes into a gas when heated. It looks like white mist or fog above hot water. People see steam from kettles or boiling pots.
Steam rises from the hot cup of tea.
Be careful, the steam is very hot.
To steam means to move with steam or air coming out fast. It is often used with trains or kettles. Steam shows heat and movement.
The train steamed through the countryside.
The kettle steamed when the water was boiling.
To steam food means to cook it with hot steam. This way uses water vapor to heat food gently without frying or boiling.
I steam vegetables to keep them fresh.
She steamed the fish for dinner.
Steam can mean strong feelings, like anger or excitement. People say 'letting off steam' to mean releasing those strong emotions.
He was full of steam after the bad news.
She let off steam by shouting loudly.
STEAM is a teaching method that mixes science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It helps students learn many skills together.
STEAM classes help students solve problems.
Many schools teach STEAM subjects now.
To steam ahead means to move forward with strong power or speed. It is often used to show fast progress or action.
She steamed ahead in the race to win.
The project steamed towards completion fast.
Steam is a popular website and app where people buy and play computer games. It is used by gamers worldwide.
I bought a new game on Steam yesterday.
Steam has many popular video games.
