Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmər/
noun a state or temperature just below the boiling point
A1 I can hear the simmer of the soup on the stove.
A2 The simmer of the water indicated it was ready for the pasta.
B1 The simmer of the pot signaled that the stew was almost ready.
B2 The gentle simmer of the sauce filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
C1 The slow simmer of the curry allowed the flavors to meld together perfectly.
C2 The simmer of the stock was maintained at a precise temperature for hours to extract maximum flavor.
verb to cook something gently just below the boiling point
A1 I simmered the soup on the stove.
A2 She simmered the pasta sauce for hours to enhance the flavors.
B1 The chef simmered the ingredients together to create a delicious curry.
B2 After adding the spices, let the stew simmer for at least an hour.
C1 The flavors of the dish really come out when you allow it to simmer slowly.
C2 The chef demonstrated how to properly simmer the broth to achieve the perfect consistency.
adjective having a gentle cooking temperature just below the boiling point
A1 The soup was simmering on the stove.
A2 She left the pot to simmer for an hour.
B1 The simmering tension between the two countries finally erupted into war.
B2 The simmering anger in his eyes was evident to everyone in the room.
C1 The simmering political scandal threatened to bring down the entire government.
C2 The simmering discontent among the employees led to a strike.
formal The soup needs to simmer for at least an hour to bring out all the flavors.
informal I like to let the sauce simmer on low heat for a while to thicken up.
slang Let the gossip simmer for a bit before spreading it around.
figurative Tensions between the two groups have been simmering for months, ready to boil over at any moment.
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