steam tables

A form of steam table — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of steam table
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APA

steam tables. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steam%20tables

MLA

“steam tables.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steam%20tables. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “steam tables,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steam%20tables.

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