simmer

[ sim-er ]

/ ˈsɪm ər /

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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 Phrases

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 of simmer

First recorded in 1645–55; alteration of earlier simper< ?

synonym study for simmer

3. See boil¹.

OTHER WORDS FROM simmer

sim·mer·ing·ly, adverbre·sim·mer, verbun·sim·mered, adjectiveun·sim·mer·ing, adjective

Words nearby simmer

simitar, Simi Valley, Simla, Simmel, Simmental, simmer, simmer dim, simmer down, Simmonds disease, Simms, simnel cake

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Example sentences from the Web for simmer

Nine months into the worst pandemic the world has seen in 90 years, deep in a recession that shows no signs of ebbing, we are witnessing multiple hot spots on the simmer simultaneously.
Is War Next for 2020?|Charu Kasturi|September 21, 2020|Ozy
Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Transfer the halves and cylinders to a medium sauté pan with the chicken stock and butter and bring to a simmer.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, then stir in the chicken stock.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, cream, and vadouvan spice and bring to a simmer.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Add the remaining tomatoes, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Simmer for five minutes, then add two pounds of shelled peas, six small raw French carrots and one dozen raw fresh asparagus tips.
The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book|Victor Hirtzler
Put back the rings of onions into this, and let them simmer gently.
Cassell's Vegetarian Cookery|A. G. Payne
Simmer the flakes of two crabs and one-half of a chopped onion in butter.
The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book|Victor Hirtzler
Simmer by side of fire for twenty minutes, skimming carefully.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode|Harriet A. de Salis
Moisten with a pint of consomm (stock, Art. 1), and simmer them gently for two hours.
French Dishes for American Tables|Pierre Caron

British Dictionary definitions for simmer

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

Word Origin for simmer

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	simmer
释义	simmer [ sim-er ] / ˈsɪm ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR simmer ON THESAURUS.COM 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 Phrases 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 of simmer First recorded in 1645–55; alteration of earlier simper< ? synonym study for simmer 3. See boil¹. OTHER WORDS FROM simmer sim·mer·ing·ly, adverbre·sim·mer, verbun·sim·mered, adjectiveun·sim·mer·ing, adjective Words nearby simmer simitar, Simi Valley, Simla, Simmel, Simmental, simmer, simmer dim, simmer down, Simmonds disease, Simms, simnel cake Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for simmer Nine months into the worst pandemic the world has seen in 90 years, deep in a recession that shows no signs of ebbing, we are witnessing multiple hot spots on the simmer simultaneously. Is War Next for 2020?\|Charu Kasturi\|September 21, 2020\|Ozy Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Transfer the halves and cylinders to a medium sauté pan with the chicken stock and butter and bring to a simmer. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, then stir in the chicken stock. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, cream, and vadouvan spice and bring to a simmer. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Add the remaining tomatoes, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Simmer for five minutes, then add two pounds of shelled peas, six small raw French carrots and one dozen raw fresh asparagus tips. The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book\|Victor Hirtzler Put back the rings of onions into this, and let them simmer gently. Cassell's Vegetarian Cookery\|A. G. Payne Simmer the flakes of two crabs and one-half of a chopped onion in butter. The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book\|Victor Hirtzler Simmer by side of fire for twenty minutes, skimming carefully. Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode\|Harriet A. de Salis Moisten with a pint of consomm (stock, Art. 1), and simmer them gently for two hours. French Dishes for American Tables\|Pierre Caron British Dictionary definitions for simmer 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 Word Origin for simmer C17: perhaps of imitative origin; compare German summen to hum Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to simmer rage, stir, burn, warm, seethe, stew, ferment, churn, bubble, fume, parboil, effervesce, sparkle, cook, fizz, smart, fret, fricassee
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simmer

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Verb Phrases

Origin of simmer

synonym study for simmer

OTHER WORDS FROM simmer

Words nearby simmer

Example sentences from the Web for simmer

British Dictionary definitions for simmer

verb

noun

Word Origin for simmer

Words related to simmer