stew
noun (1)
ˈstyü \
Definition of stew
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 obsolete : a utensil used for boiling
2 : a hot bath
3a : whorehouse
b : a district of bordellos —usually used in plural
4a : fish or meat usually with vegetables prepared by stewing
b(1) : a heterogeneous mixture
(2) : a state of heat and congestion
5 : a state of excitement, worry, or confusion
stew
verbDefinition 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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Synonyms for stew
Synonyms: Verb
bother, fear, fret, fuss, stress, sweat, trouble, worry
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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
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of stew
: to cook (something) slowly in hot liquid
: to be upset or worried
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stew
noun
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
verbKids 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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