Examples of stewed in a Sentence

it was clear from the caller's voice that she was fairly stewed
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Their sweet flavor can balance the richness of stewed meats and earthy spices and add a unique twist to your meal. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024 Don’t miss the island’s national dish, oil down, a hearty bowl of stewed meats and provisions that can cure any hangover. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024 Giant flour tortillas are heaped with picadillo or just good stewed beans, stretchy cheese and dashes of jalapeño, then sealed to a crisp with heat. Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2022 Ruby red in the glass, this stunning wine has aromas of dark cherries, stewed prunes, just picked violets and a touch of freshly ground black pepper. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for stewed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1737, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stewed was circa 1737

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“Stewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stewed. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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