Steeper (Noun)
Meaning
A vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tea leaves were placed in the steeper and then submerged in boiling water to make a perfect cup of tea.
- She added a tablespoon of loose-leaf tea to the steeper and let it infuse for a few minutes before serving.
- The steeper was a large, stainless steel vessel with a built-in strainer that made brewing coffee a breeze.
- He carefully poured the hot water over the tea leaves in the steeper and let it steep for the recommended five minutes.
- The steeper was a ceramic pot with a perforated insert that allowed the flavors of the herbs to mingle with the liquid.