Steam Machine
Definition
A small form-factor personal computer (PC) developed by Valve and its hardware partners, designed to run the SteamOS operating system and deliver a console-like gaming experience directly on a television in the living room.
A generic term for a machine or device powered by steam, such as industrial equipment or engines that use steam as a working fluid.
Examples
My Steam Machine promised living room glory, but it mostly excels at turning into an expensive paperweight after a firmware update gone wrong.
In the factory, the ancient steam machine chugged along like a caffeinated grandpa refusing to retire.
I dusted off my old Steam Machine, only to realize it's now better suited for retro emulation than modern blockbusters.
The Steam Machine was Valve's bold bet on disrupting consoles, but it ended up being more of a quirky footnote in PC gaming history.