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UK//stjuː//US//stuː//

Meaning of Stew

A dish made by slow-cooking meat and vegetables in liquid.

In simple words: A thick soup made by cooking meat and vegetables together.

Stew in a sentence

  • I made a delicious beef stew for dinner.
  • The chicken stew was filled with carrots and potatoes.
  • You can let the stew simmer for hours for the best flavor.
  • She prefers a hearty vegetable stew on cold days.
  • They decided to stew the leftovers to avoid waste.
  • He felt lost in thought, like he was stewing over the problem.

How to use Stew

Use 'stew' when talking about food. It's informal when discussing cooking but can be used in any context related to meals.

Grammar pattern

stew + object

Memory hint

Think of 'stewing' in your thoughts, like simmering ideas until they're rich.

Related words

Collocations with Stew

  • make a stew
  • beef stew
  • vegetable stew
  • let it stew
  • thick stew

Synonyms for Stew

  • soup
  • broth
  • casserole
  • ragout
  • goulash

Common mistakes with Stew

  • Confused with 'stewed' which refers to the cooking method.
  • Using 'stew' as a verb without an object.
  • Mispronouncing the word, often saying it like 'steww'.

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Frequently asked questions about Stew

What does Stew mean?

A thick soup made by cooking meat and vegetables together.

What is the definition of Stew?

A dish made by slow-cooking meat and vegetables in liquid.

How do you use Stew in a sentence?

I made a delicious beef stew for dinner.

Can you give another example of Stew?

The chicken stew was filled with carrots and potatoes.

What are synonyms for Stew?

Common alternatives include soup, broth, casserole, ragout, goulash.

What words go with Stew?

It commonly pairs with make a stew, beef stew, vegetable stew, let it stew, thick stew.

What are common mistakes when using Stew?

Confused with 'stewed' which refers to the cooking method. Using 'stew' as a verb without an object. Mispronouncing the word, often saying it like 'steww'.

How do you pronounce Stew?

US: //stuː//, UK: //stjuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stew?

Use 'stew' when talking about food. It's informal when discussing cooking but can be used in any context related to meals.