ALL meanings of simmer
sim·mer
S s - verb without object simmer to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point. 1
- verb without object simmer to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point. 1
- verb without object simmer to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.: The town simmered with rumors. 1
- verb with object simmer to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling. 1
- verb with object simmer to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point. 1
- noun simmer the state or process of simmering. 1
- transitive verb simmer food: boil slowly 1
- intransitive verb simmer water, food: boil slowly 1
- intransitive verb simmer person: feel resentful 1
- intransitive verb simmer disagreement, anger: develop 1
- verb simmer When you simmer food or when it simmers, you cook it by keeping it at boiling point or just below boiling point. 0
- verb simmer Simmer is also a noun. 0
- verb simmer If a conflict or a quarrel simmers, it does not actually happen for a period of time, but eventually builds up to the point where it does. 0
- verb simmer to cook (food) gently at or just below the boiling point 0
- verb simmer to be about to break out in rage or excitement 0
- noun simmer the act, sound, or state of simmering 0
- intransitive verb simmer to remain at or just below the boiling point, usually forming tiny bubbles with a low, murmuring sound 0
- intransitive verb simmer to be about to break out, as in anger, revolt, etc. 0
- verb transitive simmer to keep (a liquid) at or just below the boiling point 0
- verb transitive simmer to cook in such a liquid 0
- noun simmer the state of simmering 0