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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.

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noun

the state or process of simmering.

Verb phrase

simmer down,

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.

Origin:
1645–55; alteration of earlier simper < ?

Related forms

sim·mer·ing·ly, adverb

re·sim·mer, verb

un·sim·mered, adjective

un·sim·mer·ing, adjective

Synonyms
3. See boil¹.

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Example Sentences

Bring the garlic broth to a simmer and season as desired with salt and pepper.

Let the meat and sauce simmer and burble for about five minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.

Regarding tea, a different degree of simmer is used to produce predictably different tea.

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Bring the garlic broth to a simmer and season as desired with salt and pepper.

Let the meat and sauce simmer and burble for about five minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.

Regarding tea, a different degree of simmer is used to produce predictably different tea.

Simmer until onions are soft, and remove from heat.

Add enough water to cover completely and simmer an hour.

Add the pieces of turkey or chicken to the mole sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Return to pan and simmer briefly with a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper.

Gawthrop's approach to training is indefensible and makes my job trying to simmer a bunch of online hotheads down a lot harder.

If too thick, thin with more stock or a little wine and simmer briefly.

They simmer with less force, but produce a greater volume of debris.

In a separate pot, simmer wheat in enough water to cover the grains.

Over low heat, add onions, simmer till onions are translucent.

When water resumes boiling, reduce heat to a simmer.

Ideas pop into my head and they simmer and cook there.

Simmer gently for five minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and flavors are mingled.

Even economic growth would do little but reduce these feelings to a simmer.

All her thoughts simmer in her head until she goes to spend the summer with her grandmother.

I've taken the liberty of adding canned green chilies to simmer with the chunks of lamb.

Secure lid and pressure gauge of pressure cooker, and follow manufacturer's instructions to bring contents of pot to a simmer.

Simmer for about five minutes or until the chicken is cooked.

Simmer in chicken stock for a haunting, briny flavor.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer one hour while you prepare the.

Reduce heat and simmer for one hour, until potatoes are tender.

Reduce heat to a simmer and keep jars in water until needed.

Add the plantains and the yuca to the soup, one piece at a time, making sure the soup continues to simmer as you add them.

Simmer until tender, chop, and layer into meat or vegetarian lasagna.

To serve, reheat the soup to a simmer and return the chicken to the pot.

We reduced the boiling water to a simmer and began adding the ingredients.

Reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for five minutes or until.

Blend with a whisk and cook at a low simmer for three minutes.

Place the chicken stock in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and add the daikon radish.

Simmer about five minutes, until the daikon becomes.

Add a slice of bacon to pot and bring everything to a simmer.

Place chicken stock in a wok or skillet, and bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer one hour.

Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat in a small saucepan.

Add the milk, bring to a simmer and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for five minutes.

Add the broth, wine and thyme and bring to a simmer.

For corn and peas: in a large saucepan bring milk to a simmer and season lightly with salt.

Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat, uncovered.

Place the water and lemon slices in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Add the chicken breasts, cover and simmer until cooked through.

Simmer gently, partially covered, until potatoes are tender.

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World English Dictionary

simmer (ˈsɪmə)

—vb
1.	to cook (food) gently at or just below the boiling point
2.	(intr) to be about to break out in rage or excitement

—n
3.	the act, sound, or state of simmering

[C17: perhaps of imitative origin; compare German summen to hum]

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Word Origin & History

simmer

1650s, alteration of simperen "to simmer" (late 15c.), possibly of imitative origin. Figurative sense, of feelings, "to be agitated" is from 1764. Opposite sense, in simmer down, first recorded 1871.

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"I must and will keep shady and quiet till Bret Harte simmers down a little." [Mark Twain, letter, 1871]

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Slang Dictionary

simmer (down) definition

in.
to reduce one's anger. : Simmer down, you guys.
in.
to get quiet. : I waited till things began to simmer down, and then I started.

Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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