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steamer

[stee-mer] / ˈsti mər /
NOUN
kettle
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These are foam or gel-filled toys of various brands shaped like bao buns, and sometimes sold in plastic replicas of bamboo steamer baskets.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He left behind a massive steamer trunk full of manuscripts, many of which were attributed to artists not named Fernando Pessoa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Jim, young and idealistic, is chief mate on a steamer carrying 800 pilgrims from Singapore to Mecca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Chi Vibes compact steamer – The Chi Vibes compact steamer is a handy travel gadget that proves really useful when needed.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

The preparations for the trip kept the family busy for two weeks, and the house became a clutter of trunks, steamer baskets, and valises.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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