simmer

(noun, verb)

noun

1. temperature just below the boiling point

- the stew remained at a simmer for hours

Definition categories: attribute, temperature

Sentences with simmer as a noun:

- The kettle was kept on the simmer.

verb

1. boil slowly at low temperature

- simmer the sauce

- simmering water

Definition categories: change, boil

Sentences with simmer as a verb:

- The soup simmered on the stove.

- Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve.

- I tried to get through to him; all that's left for me to do is simmer.