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    Steamer (en. Steamer)

    /stiːmə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A boat that operates on steam.
    The steamer crossed the Atlantic Ocean in two weeks.
    Le steamer a traversé l'océan Atlantique en deux semaines.
    A kitchen appliance that cooks food with steam.
    I use a steamer to cook vegetables to preserve their taste.
    J'utilise un steamer pour cuisiner des légumes pour préserver leur goût.
    A maritime means of transport powered by steam.
    The cruise steamer hosts thousands of tourists each year.
    Le steamer de croisière accueille des milliers de touristes chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the English word 'steamer', deriving from 'steam', meaning vapor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the steamer
    to take a steamship to travel.
    prendre le steamer
    coal steamer
    a steamship powered by coal.
    steamer à charbon
    cruise steamer
    a cruise ship propelled by steam.
    steamer de croisière

    Related Words

    steam
    Gas formed when water is heated.
    vapeur
    ship
    A large boat for maritime transport.
    navire
    cruise
    A boat trip, usually for tourism purposes.
    croisière

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a person working in the maritime sector.
    He has been a steamer for ten years and knows all the ports.
    Il est steamer depuis dix ans et connaît tous les ports.
    A marijuana smoker, based on the 'steam' of the smoke.
    He was known as the steamer of the neighborhood.
    Il était connu comme le steamer du quartier.