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

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There are also traditional Chinese appetizer staples such as dumplings and sweet sesame balls to hit the spot when that craving strikes, plus steamed buns, eggrolls and spring rolls. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025 It’s then topped with tartar sauce and served on a steamed bun. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025 Skip the $4 Thai tea and order a $3 side of steamed rice, a chicken wing or meatballs. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 Order a tray of seasonal steamed oysters and Frogmore stew. bowensisland.com; 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC 29412; 843-795-2757 5. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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