What does steep mean?
steep
Definition
To leave tea in hot water until the flavour comes out.
Example sentences
Let the tea steep in the teapot a bit longer, or Aunt Lúcia will say it looks like dishwater.
Let the tea steep in the teapot a bit longer, or Aunt Lúcia will say it looks like dishwater.
How long did you steep this? It tastes like the bag's been in there since breakfast.
How long did you steep this? It tastes like the bag's been in there since breakfast.