steaming
UK: ˈstiːmɪŋ | US: ˈstiːmɪŋ
adj. producing or emitting steam
adj. extremely hot (figurative, e.g., "steaming mad")
v. present participle of "steam" (to cook or treat with steam)
The word "steaming" derives from the Old English "stēam," meaning "vapor or exhalation," combined with the suffix "-ing," which forms present participles or adjectives. The root "steam" traces back to Proto-Germanic *staumaz, linked to heat and evaporation. Over time, "steaming" evolved to describe both literal vapor production and figurative intensity (e.g., anger or heat).
The steaming kettle whistled on the stove.
She served steaming bowls of soup on the cold evening.
He was steaming after hearing the unfair decision.
The bathroom mirror fogged up from the steaming shower.
The chef prepared the dumplings by steaming them for 10 minutes.