steam table

noun

A serving table or counter with heaters, traditionally using steam, to keep food warm. Today sometimes synonymous with a bain marie or a hot bar.

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Meanings

nounsteam table (plural steam tables)

plural steam tables

  1. A serving table or counter with heaters, traditionally using steam, to keep food warm. Today sometimes synonymous with a bain marie or a hot bar.
  2. engineeringA data table containing the properties of steam under various conditions.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
bain-marie
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APA

steam table. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steam%20table

MLA

“steam table.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steam%20table. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “steam table,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steam%20table.

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