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Stew
01
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
Examples
She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.
The chef prepared a traditional Irish stew with tender lamb, potatoes, and carrots, perfect for a chilly evening.
02
a state of agitation, worry, or persistent anxiety
Examples
He was in a stew over the upcoming exam.
She spent the afternoon in a stew, fretting about her presentation.
to stew
01
to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
Transitive: to stew ingredients
Examples
Stew the beef with vegetables and broth in a slow cooker for several hours until it's tender.
She likes to stew chicken with tomatoes and spices in a Dutch oven for a hearty meal.
1.1
to become cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
Intransitive
Examples
The vegetables stew in their own juices as they cook on the stove.
She lets the lamb stew gently in the Dutch oven for a rich and hearty dish.
02
to continuously worry or allow a problem to linger in one's mind, causing discomfort or anxiety
Intransitive: to stew about sth | to stew over sth
Examples
She stewed over the argument she had with her friend, replaying it in her mind.
He stewed about the financial difficulties his family was facing, unable to find a solution.
