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simmer
[ sim-er ]
verb (used without object)
- to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
- to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point.
- to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.:
The town simmered with rumors.
verb (used with object)
- to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling.
- to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point.
noun
- the state or process of simmering.
verb phrase
- to reduce in volume by simmering.
- Slang. to become calm or quiet, as from a state of anger or turmoil:
We waited for the audience to simmer down.
simmer
/ ˈsɪmə /
verb
- to cook (food) gently at or just below the boiling point
- intr to be about to break out in rage or excitement
noun
- the act, sound, or state of simmering
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Other Words From
- simmer·ing·ly adverb
- re·simmer verb
- un·simmered adjective
- un·simmer·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of simmer1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of simmer1
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Example Sentences
Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer.
Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, then stir in the chicken stock.
In a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, cream, and vadouvan spice and bring to a simmer.
Add the remaining tomatoes, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to just below a simmer and cook until the shallots are very tender, about 20 minutes.
Well, we'll simmer down when the turn comes, and though I'm piling up dollars, I'll be thankful.
Allow the mixture to simmer in a hot oven and serve with fresh asparagus cut before breakfast.
Keep it boiling till the chicken is done, which would be in about an hour's time after it begins to simmer.
Cut up the duck or teal, and put it into the sauce, and let it simmer for a long time—the duck having been previously roasted.
Reduce and simmer till it is thick, then pass through a sieve, and take it off the fire before it boils.
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