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Stew

UK //stjuː// US //stuː// Pronunciation

Definition

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

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

• soup
• broth
• casserole
• ragout
• goulash

Common mistakes

• 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'.