Steam rises.

Meaning: This means that the steam is moving upward. For example, when coffee is steaming in a cup, you can see steam rising from the cup.

Choice of Words: Steam is a noun that refers to water vapor that is visible due to its temperature being higher than the surrounding environment. Rises is a verb that means to move upward. When you put them together, "Steam rises" means that the water vapor is moving upward due to its temperature being higher than the surrounding environment.

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Related Expressions

• Steam rises, warmth fills air.
• Steam rises, tickling noses.
• The steam from the iron hissed loudly.
• Engine huffed and puffed, releasing steam.
• Cup held, steam rising slowly.
• Steam rose, tickled chef's nose.
• The steam from the coffee dances in the air.
• The steam from the coffee curls in the air.
• Sun rises in the east.
• The sun rises in the east.