Simmer - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɪmər|  American pronunciation of the word simmer
Brit.  |ˈsɪmə|  British pronunciation of the word simmer

noun

- temperature just below the boiling point
the stew remained at a simmer for hours

verb

- boil slowly at low temperature
simmer the sauce
simmering water

Extra examples

Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.

The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.

It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.

Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.

Bring the mixture to a simmer.

The kettle was kept on the simmer.

The soup has simmered down after all this time, so that there is hardly any left.

Bring the soup to the boil and allow it to simmer gently for about half an hour.

He was left simmering with rage.

The row has been simmering for some time.

Violent revolt was simmering in the country.

Bring the vegetables to a simmer.

Cover and simmer until the berries have popped.

Don't try to ask Jim a favour, give him time to simmer down.

Phrasal verbs

simmer down  — become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: simmer
he/she/it: simmers
present participle: simmering
past tense: simmered
past participle: simmered
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