Definitions for simmer

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simmer sim·mer

Spelling: [sim-er]

IPA: /ˈsɪm ər/

Simmer is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 91 anagrams from letters in simmer (eimmrs).

Definitions for simmer

noun

1. the state or process of simmering.

Verb phrases

1. simmer down, to reduce in volume by simmering. Slang. to become calm or quiet, as from a state of anger or turmoil:

verb (used with object)

1. to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling.
2. to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point.

verb (used without object)

1. to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
2. to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point.
3. to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.:

Origin of simmer

First recorded in 1645-55; alteration of earlier simper

Examples for simmer

In a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, cream, and vadouvan spice and bring to a simmer.

Transfer the halves and cylinders to a medium sauté pan with the chicken stock and butter and bring to a simmer.

Add the remaining tomatoes, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

simmer them for an hour, and having skimmed it well, strain off the liquid.

Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, then stir in the chicken stock.

Let it simmer awhile, but take it up before it comes to a boil.

Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer.

Set the pan on hot coals, and simmer them gently about five minutes.

Cover it close, set it on hot coals, and let it simmer about an hour.

Then put in the strained blood and simmer it for another hour, at least.