Simmer: meaning, definitions and examples

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simmer

 

[ ˈsɪmər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To cook something gently just below boiling point, typically in water or broth.

Synonyms

boil gently, poach, stew

Examples of usage

  • Simmer the soup for 20 minutes before serving.
  • The recipe calls for simmering the vegetables until they are tender.
Context #2 | Verb

emotions

To be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement.

Synonyms

fume, seethe, smolder

Examples of usage

  • She simmered with anger as she listened to his lies.
  • The tension between the two countries continued to simmer.
Context #3 | Noun

temperature

A state or temperature just below boiling point.

Synonyms

gentle boil, low boil, slow boil

Examples of usage

  • The stew was left to cook on a low simmer for hours.
  • The soup was kept at a simmer to prevent it from boiling over.

Translations

Translations of the word "simmer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cozinhar em fogo baixo

🇮🇳 धीमी आँच पर पकाना

🇩🇪 köcheln

🇮🇩 mendidih perlahan

🇺🇦 варити на повільному вогні

🇵🇱 gotować na wolnym ogniu

🇯🇵 とろ火で煮る

🇫🇷 mijoter

🇪🇸 hervir a fuego lento

🇹🇷 kısık ateşte pişirmek

🇰🇷 약한 불로 끓이다

🇸🇦 ينضج على نار هادئة

🇨🇿 vařit na mírném ohni

🇸🇰 variť na miernom ohni

🇨🇳 慢火炖

🇸🇮 kuhati na majhnem ognju

🇮🇸 láta malla

🇰🇿 баяу отта қайнату

🇬🇪 ნელ-ნელა ხარშვა

🇦🇿 aşağı istilikdə bişirmək

🇲🇽 hervir a fuego lento

Etymology

The word 'simmer' originated from the Middle English word 'simeren', which in turn came from the Old English word 'sīmorian'. The verb 'simmer' has been used since the 17th century to refer to gently cooking something just below boiling point. Over time, the word has also come to be used metaphorically to describe emotions or situations that are slowly building up intensity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,825, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.