[ˈsɪmə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently
(e.g: the goulash was simmering slowly in the oven)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: alteration of dialect simper (in the same sense), perhaps imitative

[ˈsɪmə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a state or temperature just below boiling point
(e.g: bring the water to a simmer)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: alteration of dialect simper (in the same sense), perhaps imitative