stew
noun
1. agitation resulting from active worry
- don't get in a stew
Similar word(s): fret, lather, sweat, swither
Definition categories: state, agitation
2. food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
Definition categories: food, dish
Sentences with stew as a noun:
- to be in a stew
verb
1. be in a huff; be silent or sullen
Similar word(s): brood, grizzle
Definition categories: emotion, brood, pout, sulk
2. bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
Similar word(s): grudge
Definition categories: emotion, resent
3. cook slowly and for a long time in liquid
- Stew the vegetables in wine
Definition categories: change, cook
Sentences with stew as a verb:
- I'm going to stew some meat for the casserole.
- The meat is stewing nicely.