Translate simmer | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of simmer
verb
[no object] (of water or food) stay just below the boiling point while being heated:the goulash was simmering slowly on the stove figurativethe disagreement simmered for years and eventually boiled over [with object] keep (food) just below boiling when cooking or heating it:simmer the sauce gently until thickened be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement:she was simmering with resentment (
simmer down)
become calmer and quieter.
noun
[in singular] a state or temperature just below the boiling point:bring the water to a simmer
