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

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Try octopus sashimi from nearby Innoshima island or steamed meat dumplings with lotus root and Awaji onion. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 And in Cedar Key, the bounty doesn’t travel far—salty morsels are harvested here and served within hours, often simply steamed or lightly seasoned to allow the sheer freshness to be the star of the culinary show. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Round out the meal with cooked rice and crispy egg rolls, crab rangoon, and/or dumplings, and steamed edamame. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 Popular items include chicken tikka masala, orange chicken with broccoli and chicken strips, along with sides like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

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