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
1
Cooking gently just below boiling point.
"A pot of simmering stew filled the kitchen with a rich smell."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishGently cooking, or quietly building tension or emotion that hasn't yet broken out.
Common pairings
simmering resentment
simmering pot
simmering tension
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Word forms
- Plural
- simmerings
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Rhymes for simmering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
