braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
Examples of braise in a Sentence
Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
At Firetower, guests feast on Vietnamese-style summer rolls with Gulf shrimp and braised kale and sweet-potato pizza with mozzarella.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
The potatoes had just the right creaminess, which meshed well with the braise.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for braise
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
Known for its superior quality and vibrant colors, both professional chefs as well as home cooks — including Meghan Markle — use this classic pot for everything in their kitchens from braising to baking.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
At Firetower, guests feast on Vietnamese-style summer rolls with Gulf shrimp and braised kale and sweet-potato pizza with mozzarella.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Noun
Save Cheese Rinds and Vegetable Trimmings Instead of giving that last nib of Parmesan or cured meat trimmings the heave-ho, use them to transform a stock, braise, soup, or sauce.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
The potatoes had just the right creaminess, which meshed well with the braise.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for braise
Cite this Entry
“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
