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.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
My obsession with the savory, comforting elixir born from braising greens just shy of an eternity began not with my grandmother, but with one of my best friends, Dana Stinson.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
In the 1990s, Southerners were all about using Coca-Cola in everything from barbecue braises to sheet cakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Anthony Bourdain’s take on the classic dish of beef braised in red wine requires time, but no complicated ingredients or techniques.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
My obsession with the savory, comforting elixir born from braising greens just shy of an eternity began not with my grandmother, but with one of my best friends, Dana Stinson.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
With the ability to fry, braise, sear, steam, sauté, and boil all within one pot, this Dutch oven can replace a variety of cookware and is indispensable in the kitchen.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
In the 1990s, Southerners were all about using Coca-Cola in everything from barbecue braises to sheet cakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for braise
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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