word
Simmer
SIH-mur
/ˈsɪmɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
simmer
Dictionary meaning
Temperature just below the boiling point.
Examples
- The stew remained at a simmer for hours.
- Simmer the sauce.
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