Sentences

simmer in a sentence

v. i.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Definition

SIMMER: To cook food gently in liquid at a temperature just below boiling, allowing flavors to develop.

Sample Sentences

  1. The chef instructed us to let the sauce simmer for at least an hour to develop its flavors.
  2. As the water began to boil, I lowered the heat so it would just simmer gently.
  3. Emotions can simmer beneath the surface, often leading to unexpected outbursts.
  4. She decided to simmer her thoughts before responding to the provocative comment.
  5. After the argument, their relationship seemed to simmer quietly, waiting for the right moment to explode.
  6. She let the sauce simmer on low heat to enhance its flavor.
  7. After bringing the water to a boil, you should reduce the heat and let it simmer.
  8. As tensions began to simmer between the two groups, a resolution became increasingly urgent.
  9. The chef instructed me to simmer the vegetables until they became tender.
  10. Feelings of anger can sometimes simmer beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to emerge.