1
[ adjective ] emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

Examples

"a steaming kettle" "steaming towels"

Used in print

(W. H. Gass, "The Pedersen Kid," in The...)

Hans had laid steaming towels over the kid 's chest and stomach .

Related terms

wet

2
[ adverb ] (used of heat) extremely

Synonyms

piping

Examples

"the casserole was piping hot"

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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