simmer — Cooking a Meal simmer /ˈsɪmə/ verb CEFR A2 to cook a liquid slowly at a low heat “Let the sauce simmer for ten minutes.” Related words in this scene ovenpanpotplatebowlknifespoonaproncookboilfrybakekitchendishmealdeliciousstirchopmixrecipeslicepeeltasteingredientheatspiceoilgrillroastpourwhiskmashgrate Practice this word Create worksheet