What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
steamer
Example
I'm going to use the steamer to cook some vegetables. [steamer: noun]
Example
Steaming is a healthy way to cook food. [steaming: gerund or present participle]
cooker
Example
I need to buy a new cooker for my kitchen. [cooker: noun]
Example
My mom is a great cooker. [cooker: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cooker is more commonly used than steamer in everyday language. Cooker is a versatile term that covers a wide range of cooking appliances, while steamer is a more specific term that refers to a kitchen appliance designed for steaming food.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between steamer and cooker?
Both steamer and cooker are neutral terms that can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
