simmer
The state or process of simmeringThe state or process of simmering.
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Meaning
2 sensesThe state or process of simmering.
The kettle was kept on the simmer.
(informal)Someone who plays a sim (a simulation game), particularly The Sims.
- temperature just below the boiling point
Examples
32 sentencesWhat's the difference between boiling and simmering?
Mackerel tastes good whether you simmer it or grill it.
Please simmer the beans for a while over a low heat.
ruПрокипятите фасоль на медленном огне. — Karok
deLassen Sie die Bohnen ein Weilchen auf kleinem Feuer köcheln. — cost
How long should the sauce simmer?
Tom needs to simmer down.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From alteration of dialectal simper, from Middle English simperen (“to simmer”), of possibFrom alteration of dialectal simper, from Middle English simperen (“to simmer”), of possibly imitative origin. First attested in the intransitive sense. The noun is from the verb. First attested in the late 15ᵗʰ century.
From sim (“simulation”, noun) + -er.
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