Simmering
verb (used without object)
1.
to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
2.
to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point.
3.
to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.:
The town simmered with rumors.
verb (used with object)
4.
to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling.
5.
to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point.
noun
6.
the state or process of simmering.
Verb phrases
7.
simmer down,
to reduce in volume by simmering.
Slang. to become calm or quiet, as from a state of anger or turmoil:
We waited for the audience to simmer down.
verb
1.
to cook (food) gently at or just below the boiling point
2.
(intransitive) to be about to break out in rage or excitement
noun
3.
the act, sound, or state of simmering
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