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steamer Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A container, pot, or appliance with a perforated bottom used to cook food by heating it with steam.
Usage Example
"She placed a multi-tiered bamboo cooker over the boiling water to gently cook the dumplings and vegetables."
Weak
cooker
• noun (Context 2)
A ship, boat, or locomotive propelled by a steam engine.
Usage Example
"During the 19th century, a paddle steamship was the most efficient way to transport passengers and cargo down the Mississippi River."
Strongest
steamship
steamboat
Strong
vessel
• noun (Context 3)
A soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria) found along the coasts of North America, commonly harvested and served steamed.
Usage Example
"We gathered a bucket of fresh steamers from the tidal flats to serve at the evening clambake."
Strong
clam
Weak
bivalve
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Steamer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/steamer