Steam
/stˈim/
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Definition
(noun) The hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).
Sentence Examples
Teachers should occasionally let their students blow off some steam.
That will let you blow off steam.
CEFR Practice Quiz
You could see the ____ rising from the hot mug of cocoa as we sat by the fire on a cold winter night.