stew

noun
UK: /stjuː/
US: /stuː/

  1. A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.

    1. I made a beef stew for dinner tonight and everyone liked it.
    2. This hearty lamb stew is perfect for a cold winter evening when you need something comforting and filling.

  2. A state of anxiety or agitation.

    1. She's in a stew about the presentation tomorrow, which is making her very nervous.
    2. Don't get yourself into a stew over such a minor problem, there is no need to panic about it.

Synonyms

casserole worry fret brood simmer
stew verb

  1. To cook food slowly in liquid.

    1. We can stew apples with cinnamon to make a nice dessert.
    2. Stew the chicken over low heat for at least an hour so that the sauce thickens properly and the meat becomes more tender.

  2. To worry or fret about something.

    1. Don't stew about things you cannot control, focus on what you can do.
    2. He spent the entire afternoon stewing over the problem, trying to figure out the best solution for his business.
stew intransitive-verb

  1. To be in a state of worry or agitation.

    1. She was stewing over the test.
    2. The boss left us all stewing over whether we'd get a bonus.
stew transitive-verb

  1. To cook something slowly in liquid.

    1. She stewed the meat for hours.
    2. The chef stewed the vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stew" in English means: A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid., A state of anxiety or agitation..

The phonetic transcription of "stew" is /stjuː/ in British English and /stuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stew": casserole, worry, fret, brood, simmer.

Example usage of "stew": "I made a beef stew for dinner tonight and everyone liked it.". More examples on the page.