26984 words

simmer

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
to cook something liquid, or something with liquid in it, at a temperature slightly below boiling:

Examples:

Leave the vegetables to simmer for a few minutes.
2
If a disagreement or negative emotion simmers, it grows slowly stronger over a period of time and could become more serious at any moment:

Examples:

The strike has been simmering for weeks.
She's been simmering with resentment ever since the meeting.
3

Examples:

Bring the potatoes to a simmer.
When the mixture is at a simmer, reduce the heat to low.
4
to cook a liquid or something with liquid in it at a temperature slightly below boiling:

Examples:

[ I ] Add broth and simmer for 15 minutes.

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