\ ˈstü
, ˈstyü \
, ˈstyü \
Definition of stew
(Entry 1 of 3)stew
verb
stewed; stewing; stews
Definition of stew (Entry 2 of 3)
: to boil slowly or with simmering heat
1
: to become cooked by stewing
2
: to swelter especially from confinement in a hot or stuffy atmosphere
3
: to be in a state of suppressed agitation, worry, or resentment
stew
noun (2)
Definition of stew (Entry 3 of 3)
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Examples of stew in a Sentence
Verb
The meat still needs to stew.
a can of stewed tomatoes
She's been stewing over what he said for days.
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stew. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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stew
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of stew
: to cook (something) slowly in hot liquid
: to be upset or worried
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stew
noun
\ ˈstü
, ˈstyü \
, ˈstyü \
Kids Definition of stew
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a dish of usually meat with vegetables prepared by slow boiling
2
: a state of excitement, worry, or confusion
He got in a stew over nothing.
stew
verb
stewed; stewing
Kids Definition of stew (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to boil slowly : simmer
stew tomatoes
2
: to become excited or worried
Don't stew over what they said.
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The first known use of stew was in the 13th century
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