simmer

[US]/ˈsɪmə(r)/
[UK]/ˈsɪmər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. cook gently just below the boiling point; be filled with a suppressed anger or emotion
vt. cook gently just below the boiling point
n. a state of being just about to boil

Phrases & Collocations

simmer gently

let it simmer

simmer until tender

simmer down

Example Sentences

she was simmering with resentment.

the goulash was simmering slowly in the oven.

simmer the sauce gently until thickened.

bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

thoughts simmering in the back of her mind.

Plans were simmering in his mind).

Discontent simmered and then came to a head with the nationalist protests.

disjoint a six-pound fowl, put in a pot, and simmer until tender.

she was no longer able to keep the lid on her simmering anger.

the disagreement simmered for years and eventually boiled over.

She was still quietly simmering from her row with Nathan.

Allow the soup to simmer gently for ten minutes.

Add stock and bouquet garni, simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetable is very soft.

Let the stock simmer for several hours); figuratively it refers to a state of gentle ferment (

when the stock boiling, add bouquet of garni then simmer for 30 minutes, season with salt and pepper.

Real-world Examples

So really, there has been simmering anger.

Source: NPR News February 2015 Compilation

And some milk so it can simmer and cook through.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

Think of the themes that are kind of simmering underneath the text.

Source: Appreciation of English Poetry

This has been going on for five years. It's still simmering along.

Source: NPR News May 2019 Compilation

Investors, having borne years of simmering discontent, are taking fright.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Are there some others that are just simmering that we're finding out about?

Source: NPR News April 2020 Collection

There are always tensions simmering at some level here.

Source: NPR News October 2015 Collection

I felt ill at ease; my wrath had simmered away; I repented.

Source: Education of Love

My famous chili has been simmering since 5: 00 a. m.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

New Orleans is a melting pot of cultures that has happily simmered away since 1718.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: North America Edition

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