stew (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstjuː/

Definition

A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid, typically in a closed pot.

Examples

• She made a hearty lamb stew for dinner.

• The recipe called for a slow-cooked beef stew.

• We enjoyed a rich vegetable stew on a cold evening.

How to Use stew

stew in one's own juice (idiom)

To suffer the consequences of one's own actions without help. — "He made a mess of the project, and now he has to stew in his own juice."

in a stew (prepositional phrase)

In a state of worry or confusion. — "She was in a stew because she couldn't find her keys."

Synonyms of stew

Words with a similar meaning to stew:

• casserole
• ragout
• goulash
• broth

Antonyms of stew

Words with the opposite meaning to stew:

• fry
• grill
• roast

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