Meaning of steamie | Babel Free
/ˈstiːmi/Definitions
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A public area for washing clothes. Scotland
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A hot dog made of a steamed sausage in a bun, often topped with onion and mustard. Quebec
Examples
“I took a job in the steamie down on Cauldrum Street And I fell in love with a laundry girl Who was working next to me”
“There were steps up to the swimming baths' door. The next one along was for the steamie. Women went in there to wash all their laundry and clothes.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.