steaming hot
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Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Mary likes her coffee steaming hot, while Tom likes his lukewarm.Mary thích cà phê của cô ấy còn nóng hôi hổi, trong khi Tom thích của mình âm ấm.
Tatoeba sentence #3271712 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “steaming hot” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “steaming hot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.