simmer
IPA: sˈɪmɝ
noun
- The state or process of simmering.
- (informal, video games) Someone who plays a sim (a simulation game), particularly The Sims.
- (slang, video games) A fan of the video game series The Sims.
- A surname from German.
verb
- (intransitive) To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
- (transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
- (intransitive, figurative) To be on the point of breaking out into anger; to be agitated.
- (intransitive, figurative) To remain angry with someone or something past the point of exhaustion; to resign oneself to holding a grudge, especially after some failed attempts to resolve a situation.
- (intransitive, figurative) To develop gradually, of an idea or plan.
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Examples of "simmer" in Sentences
- You should wait the curry to simmer.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- The unresolved conflict continued to simmer.
- It is good steamed, sauteed, or simmered mushrooms.
- Once boiling reduce the heat, bring the contents to simmer.
- It is good steamed, sauteed, or simmered like other mushrooms.
- Once boiling reduce the heat to bring the contents to a simmer.
- The coconut milk is then added, and the mixture allowed to simmer.
- Bring the soup to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- After the dish has come to a boil, the heat is lowered and let to simmer.
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