5 letter words starting with STE

Noun, verb

• noun: the hot gas that is produced when water boils; the mist that forms when this gas touches a cool surface
• noun: energy that is harnessed from steam, used to power machines
• verb: to emit steam or to produce steam

• US: /stim/
• UK: /stiːm/

The word steam originated from the Old English stēam, which means "vapor, steam." Steam is a crucial element in modern technology, particularly in the production of electricity and transportation. It is used to power turbines and engines in power plants, ships, and trains. Steam is also used in cooking, cleaning, and sterilization.

• vapor
• mist
• fog
• smoke

• smelt
• blast
• flame
• heats
• boils

• The steam from the kettle fogged up the window.
• The steam engine revolutionized transportation in the 19th century.
• The factory produces steam to power its machinery.
• The pot began to steam as the water boiled.

• After his heart attack, John received a stent to keep his artery open.
• The surgeon inserted a stent into the patients bile duct to relieve the blockage.
• Stents have become a common treatment for patients with narrowed or blocked arteries.

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • noun: the main structural part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit and contains vascular tissue; verb: remove the stems from (a fruit or vegetable)
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /stɛmz/
   • UK: /stɛmz/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The noun stems comes from the Old English word stēam, which means "stalk or stem of a plant." The verb stems comes from the Old Norse word stemma, which means "to remove the stem from a plant."
   • Stems are an important part of a plants structure, as they provide support for leaves, flowers, and fruit. The verb form of stems is often used in cooking to describe the process of removing the stems from fruits and vegetables.
5. Synonyms:
   • noun: trunk, stalk, shoot
   • verb: remove, strip, pluck
6. Related Words:
   • plants
   • leaves
   • fruits
   • seeds
   • roots
7. Example Sentences:
   • The stems of the flowers were tall and thin.
   • She carefully removed the stems from the strawberries.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A tall, upright stone monument, typically inscribed or decorated with figures or writing.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈstɛlə/, UK: /ˈstiːlə/

Origin and Usage: The word "stela" is derived from the Latin word "stēla," meaning "pillar, post." The word has been used in English since the mid-19th century to refer to an upright stone or wooden slab or pillar that is inscribed or decorated with figures or writing. The word is often used in the context of ancient civilizations, particularly those of Mesoamerica and Egypt, where stelae were commonly used as commemorative or funerary monuments.

Synonyms: Column, obelisk, pillar, monument, marker.

Related Words: Steel, stale, slate.

Example Sentences:

• The ancient Mayan civilization is known for its elaborate stelae, which often depicted the rulers of the city-states.
• The Rosetta Stone, which helped scholars decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, is a stela inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis in 196 BC.
• The stela erected to commemorate the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC is one of the most famous examples of ancient Greek sculpture.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware, with a handle.

Pronunciation (US): /staɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /staɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "stein" comes from the German word "Steinzeugkrug," meaning "stoneware jug or tankard." Steins were originally made of stoneware or earthenware and were used to store and serve beer. Today, steins are often made of glass and are popular souvenirs from Germany and other countries known for their beer.

Synonyms: Beer mug, tankard, ale glass

Related Words: Mug, glass, drink, pint, ale

Example Sentences:

• He ordered a large stein of beer at the pub.
• The souvenir shop sold a variety of decorative steins.
• She lifted the heavy stein to take a sip of her beer.