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.
- I predict this will "simmer" as have other issues.
- It is good steamed, sauteed, or simmered mushrooms.
- Once boiling reduce the heat, bring the contents to simmer.
- But he might let the idea simmer, might watch for a chance.
- 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.
- The Dragonfly is light, stable, and it can simmer, which is rare in a stove like this.
- In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of the milk just to a simmer, which is when you start to see steam rising from the pan.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, checking every five minutes to stir and to ensure that a simmer is maintained and that liquid remains.
- 5 Return to the heat - increasing slightly to obtain a simmer, which is to be maintained for 10-15 minutes, depending on desired thickness.
- Between the tender chicken and the beautiful vegetables, this soup -- a long, gentle simmer is key -- was good enough to revive the comatose.
- So I set the timer for every 5 or 10 minutes until it comes to a boil, turn down the heat and check it every 5 or 10 minutes until the simmer is stabilized.
- If your characters never seem to have anything to say, if all their obstacles are too easily solvable, you might want to consider letting the idea simmer for a while longer.
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