Looking for the meaning of the word SIMMER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SIMMER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Simmer
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century: alteration of dialect simper (in the same sense), perhaps imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪmə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently
Short Definition:(of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently
Examples:- the goulash was simmering slowly in the oven
Word: Simmer
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪmə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a state or temperature just below boiling point
Short Definition:state or temperature just below boiling point
Examples:- bring the water to a simmer
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