braise
verb (used with object)
to cook (meat, fish, or vegetables) by sautéeing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid.
braised
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past participleof braise.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof braise.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
braiseverb (used with object)to cook (meat, fish, or vegetables) by sautéeing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid.
Example Sentences
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While the ingredients are local, the cuisine leans global, including Thai-style curry made with butternut squash and braised chicken leg served with a roasted pumpkin muhammara.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
For their main course they dined on a sesame-crusted sea bass, braised bok choy and roasted eggplant.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“People tend to think that lasagna is simple, but it’s actually a bit more complicated than the braised short ribs,” Matijevich says.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
“It might be some leftover braised short ribs, or I might use ground beef or sausage.”
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
Raesa’s husband, Tulan, had brought back two hares from his traps that afternoon, and the rich fragrance of braised meat made Kaede’s mouth water.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
