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stewing

Stewing (noun) means the process of cooking something slowly in liquid. Example: “This cut of meat is best suited to stewing rather than grilling.”

noun
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The process of cooking something slowly in liquid.
"This cut of meat is best suited to stewing rather than grilling."

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In plain EnglishThe act of slow-cooking food in liquid.

Common pairings
stewing meat slow stewing

Word forms

stewings plural

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What does “stewing” mean?

The word “stewing” means the process of cooking something slowly in liquid. In plain terms, the act of slow-cooking food in liquid.

How do you use “stewing” in a sentence?

Here is “stewing” used in a sentence: “This cut of meat is best suited to stewing rather than grilling.”

What part of speech is “stewing”?

“Stewing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of stewing?

"stewing" (noun) means the process of cooking something slowly in liquid.

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