braise

1 of 2

verb

braised; braising

transitive verb

: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot

braise

2 of 2

noun

: an item of braised food

Examples of braise in a Sentence

Verb He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The restaurant serves meat but is known for its palmy vegetables—roasted, smoked, fermented, braised; dished out with plenty of nuts, herbs, seeds, and cheeses. Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024 Her classic Turkish braised artichokes recipe with peas and candied lemon is a family favorite that was perfected over generations. Gamze Ineceli, Saveur, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for braise 

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

French braiser, from braise live coals, from Old French breze, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Swedish brasa fire

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of braise was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

braise

verb
ˈbrāz
braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and little moisture in a covered pot

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