Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steam table

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.41 in modern English

Syllables
steam table
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A serving table or counter with heaters, traditionally using steam, to keep food warm. Today sometimes synonymous with a bain marie or a hot bar.

noun

A data table containing the properties of steam under various conditions.

Inflected Forms

steam tables (plural)

Phrases

steam heater

Frequently Paired Words

steam heater

Questions

What does steam table mean?
A serving table or counter with heaters, traditionally using steam, to keep food warm. Today sometimes synonymous with a bain marie or a hot bar.

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