simmered; simmering
ˈsi-mə-riŋ 
ˈsim-riŋ
1
: to stew gently below or just at the boiling point
: to cook slowly in a liquid just below the boiling point
Examples of simmer in a Sentence
Verb
Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.
The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
Noun
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and reduce the temperature to low.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The simmering tension between media companies and Google over the search giant’s use of those companies’ journalism in its AI products has just spilled over into a new courtroom battle.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Stir in the pasta, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and reduce the temperature to low.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simmer
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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