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Translate files Stew
/stjuː/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in a liquid.
She made a hearty beef stew for dinner.
A state of mental agitation or worry.
After the meeting, he was in quite a stew about the project's future.
verb
To cook (food) slowly in liquid.
I like to stew vegetables for a warm soup.
To be in a state of worry or anxiety.
He was stewing over the exam results all night.
Etymology
Middle English 'estewen,' from Old French 'estuver' meaning to heat, to stew.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a stew
In a state of agitation or worry.
stew over
To think about something in a worried way for some time.
old-fashioned stew
Refers to a dish that is traditional and hearty.
Related Words
broth
A clear soup made by simmering meat or vegetables.
soup
A liquid dish, typically savory and cooked with meat, vegetables, or grains.
casserole
A dish baked slowly in an oven in a deep dish.
Slang Meanings
To stew is to think too much about something.
He's just stewing over that job interview.
To be in a state of confusion or trouble.
I'm really in a stew about how to fix this problem.