braise

1 of 2

verb

ˈbrāz 

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning of the braising juices with salt as needed, then spoon the apricots and braising juices over the chicken. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The soy braised chicken is equally satisfying and supple, with sweet and salty caramel skin stained with both light and dark soy sauce. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Noun

Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, figs, apples and pears are starting to fill the markets—because yes, fall is the season to indulge in abundant fruits and vegetables alongside our favorite meaty braises. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026

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

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

1733, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for braise

• baize
• bays
• blase
• blaze
• braes
• braze
• chaise
• claes
• clays
• craze
• dais
• days

Kids Definition

braise

verb

ˈbrāz

braised; braising

: to cook slowly in fat and little moisture in a covered pot