adjective

simmering

SIH-muh-rihng

Simmering (adjective) means cooking gently just below boiling point. Example: “A pot of simmering stew filled the kitchen with a rich smell.”

adjective

Cooking gently just below boiling point.

"A pot of simmering stew filled the kitchen with a rich smell."

Present but not yet openly expressed; building quietly.

"There was a simmering anger in the room that no one wanted to address."

How to use simmering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGently cooking, or quietly building tension or emotion that hasn't yet broken out.

Common pairings

simmering resentment simmering pot simmering tension

Word forms

simmerings plural

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Rhymes for simmering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “simmering” mean?

The word “simmering” means cooking gently just below boiling point. In plain terms, gently cooking, or quietly building tension or emotion that hasn't yet broken out.

How do you pronounce “simmering”?

“Simmering” is pronounced SIH-muh-rihng (/ˈsɪməɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “simmering” in a sentence?

Here is “simmering” used in a sentence: “A pot of simmering stew filled the kitchen with a rich smell.”

What part of speech is “simmering”?

“Simmering” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “simmering” have?

“Simmering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooking gently just below boiling point.