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simmer

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmə/
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Definition of simmer

verb

[no object]
  • (of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently:the goulash was simmering slowly in the oven
  • [with object] keep (food) just below boiling point when cooking or heating it:simmer the sauce gently until thickened
  • exist in a suppressed state:the disagreement simmered for years and eventually boiled over
  • show or feel barely suppressed anger or other strong emotion:she was simmering with resentment
  • (simmer down) become calmer and quieter: she gave him time to simmer down after their argument

noun

[in singular]
  • a state or temperature just below boiling point:bring the water to a simmer

Origin:

mid 17th century: alteration of dialect simper (in the same sense), perhaps imitative

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