Meaning & Definition of Stew in English
English⟶
Stew
/stu/
noun
1. Agitation resulting from active worry
- "Don't get in a stew"
- "He's in a sweat about exams"
synonym:
- fret,
- stew,
- sweat,
- lather,
- swither
2. Food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
synonym:
- stew
verb
1. Be in a huff
- Be silent or sullen
synonym:
- grizzle,
- brood,
- stew
2. Bear a grudge
- Harbor ill feelings
synonym:
- stew,
- grudge
3. Cook slowly and for a long time in liquid
- "Stew the vegetables in wine"
synonym:
- stew
Examples of using
Tom put way too much salt in the stew.
Tom made stew for dinner.
Tom added some interesting spices to the stew.