simmer
verb
sim·mer
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simmered;
simmering\ ˈsi-mə-riŋ
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Definition of simmer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to stew gently below or just at the boiling point
: to cook slowly in a liquid just below the boiling point
simmer
nounDefinition of simmer (Entry 2 of 2)
: the state of simmering
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Examples of simmer in a Sentence
Verb
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.Noun
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Burger Culture borrows from the barbecue bible a tad, offering cups of simmering pinto beans free of charge to its customers. — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "52 Weeks of Burgers: Burger Culture," 9 Aug. 2019 Heightening the drama, Trump’s rally will come on the heels of two Democratic debates and will take place against a backdrop of simmering racial tension in Cincinnati. — Washington Post, "The Latest: Trump tears into Democrats at raucous rally," 2 Aug. 2019 Trump’s Ohio rally will come on the heels of a pair of debates among the Democrats who want to replace him and will take place against a backdrop of simmering racial tension in the host city of Cincinnati. — Dan Sewell, BostonGlobe.com, "After ‘Send her back!’ chant, Ohio rally is a test for Trump," 1 Aug. 2019 In Huehuetenango, a trifecta of dam projects in an area called IxquisÃs has caused a decade of simmering conflict between the region and corporate interests often with government backing. — Natalie Keyssar, National Geographic, "How this quiet region in Guatemala became the epicenter of migration," 26 July 2019 The attack followed weeks of simmering tension in the region between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of the Trump administration’s exit last year from the multinational 2015 nuclear deal and imposition of sanctions on Tehran. — Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ, "U.S., Iran Trade Accusations in Wake of Tanker Attacks," 14 June 2019 The political fight over low bonds had been simmering for some time. — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Father of teacher robbed in Lincoln Park questions $100 bond allowing alleged attacker to walk: ‘Is that all she’s worth to them?’," 16 Aug. 2019 The controversy at Rob Fleming Aquatic Center has apparently been simmering for several years according to numerous residents who spoke during the special meeting. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands sets public hearing for Monday about possible pool changes," 2 Aug. 2019 This public feud has been simmering for months, as Cummings assumed control of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform in January. — baltimoresun.com, "After Trump tweets, examining what the federal government has done for Baltimore," 30 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Slowly whisk the stock and milk into the pan and bring to a simmer. — ExpressNews.com, "Wednesday Recipe: Cast-Iron Chicken Pot Pie," 28 Aug. 2019 Reduce heat slightly to maintain an aggressive simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until soybeans have softened slightly but still retain some bite, 6-9 minutes. — Eleanore Park, WSJ, "How to Eat to Beat the Heat, Korean Style," 8 Aug. 2018 Cardamaro Amaro Directions: Bring cream, milk, and sugar to a simmer in large heavy saucepan. — Priya Krishna, Marie Claire, "6 Boozy Frozen Drinks You Can Make at Home," 24 May 2017 Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook about 1 minute. — Fox News, "Rocco DiSpirito's Mother's Day Recipes," 8 May 2015 Bring the broth to a simmer before serving and rewarm the fish in it. — Los Angeles Times, "Bún Cá Kiên Giang: Vietnamese Fish and Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup," 21 Aug. 2019 Bring to a lively simmer then reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, "Repertoire: Eggplant Gratin With Ricotta Custard," 2 Aug. 2019 The stems are thick enough that branches will hold together when cooked, even through long braises or simmers. — Bon Appétit, "Oregano is For So Much More Than Pizza," 9 July 2019 For the rest of the day a large pot of beans or rice simmers on top. — Nina Strochlic, National Geographic, "In Uganda, a unique urban experiment is under way," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'simmer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for simmer
simmer
verb
English Language Learners Definition of simmer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cook (something) so that it is almost boiling for a certain period of time
: to be filled with a strong feeling that is difficult to control or hide
: to be felt strongly by someone without being directly shown or expressed
simmer
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of simmer (Entry 2 of 2)
: a state of simmering : a way of cooking that is close to boiling
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simmer
verb
sim·mer
| \ ˈsi-mər
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simmered;
simmering
Kids Definition of simmer
1
: to cook gently at or just below the boiling point
2
: to be on the point of bursting out with violence or anger
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