1
agitation resulting from active worry
"don't get in a stew"
"he's in a sweat about exams"
2
food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
"The pot of lamb and root vegetables simmered on the stove all afternoon until it became a hearty stew for dinner."
3
A cooking-dish used for boiling; a cauldron.
"The flight attendant asked me to fill out a form for the stew who was checking our luggage."
4
A steward or stewardess on an airplane or boat.
1
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
"After I forgot their birthday, she just sat there stewing all afternoon without saying a word."
2
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
"After she found out he lied about the promotion, Sarah still stewed over it every time they spoke at work."
3
cook slowly and for a long time in liquid
"Stew the vegetables in wine"
4
To cook (food) by slowly boiling or simmering.
"I let the beef stew in the pot for three hours to make sure it was cooked through."
1
A diminutive of the male given name Stewart
"The new captain, Stew, surprised everyone by leading the charge into battle despite his small stature."
Example Sentences
"don't get in a stew"
noun
"he's in a sweat about exams"
noun
"Stew the vegetables in wine"
verb
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