What is the plural of steam?

Question

If i want to be more specific using the word steam, say a gush of steam, what word can best suit the plural form?
It sure cant be " A group of steam puffed out of the pressure cooker."
So how best can i say that.

Answer 1

You would say, "a cloud of steam burst from the pressure cooker." Or, if you're dealing with multiple sources, you'd say, "Clouds of steam burst from the pressure cookers."

Answer 2

The correct form woul be " Steam puffed out of the pressure cooker " Plural of steam is steam only, but while using it u've to use in the correct form to be understood

Answer 3

Is there anything wrong with "Steam puffed out of the pressure cooker"? Of course, if you are wanting a LOT of steam you may want it blasting out or shooting out or erupting out. I think the strength is in the verb choice, not the noun.

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Answer 4

Steam as a noun is just "steam"
If you have multiples of steam, use a plural modifier: "jets of steam"

When describing a group of something steamy or made of steam, it becomes an adjective, modifying a plural noun: "steamy puffs."

Or it becomes a verb and describes an act of steaming. (I think it is perfect present tense - but I'm iffy on that.) "She steams the pants with an iron."

I hope I made something "cloudy" clear for you! (Sorry, I know it's a lame pun, but I couldn't resist.)

Answer 5

Steam is its own plural. Truthfully, you have to use adjectives/verbs that are plural . Like: whisps of steam.

Answer 6

steam is plural...it's a collection of many vaporized water particles

Answer 7

if you have more steam it is steamer, and the most steam is steam mist.