English · Food & Drink
simmer
/ˈsɪmər/
[/ˈsɪmər/]
cook gently just below boiling
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Definition
To cook food slowly in liquid that is hot but just below boiling. It can also describe a feeling, like anger, that stays under the surface.
Example
Let the soup simmer for twenty minutes.
Let the soup simmer for twenty minutes.
Etymology
From Middle English 'simperen', of imitative origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in recipes; figuratively means a feeling building quietly.