rolling boil

American  

[roh-ling boil] / ˈroʊ lɪŋ ˈbɔɪl /

noun

1. a vigorous boil in which the bubbles do not lessen when the liquid is stirred.

   Bring the pasta to a rolling boil over high heat.

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Etymology

Origin of rolling boil

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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rolling boil

But simmering domestic tensions are set to a rolling boil by Fehmi’s increasing fascination with the troubled teenager next door.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025

"A big mistake that most people make when cooking pasta is not having enough water volume to keep the product at a rolling boil," they say.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2023

While the peppers are sweating, bring large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2022

When ready to serve, fill a 3-quart pot three-quarters of the way with salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2022

The noise turns into a rolling boil as they wait for me to reveal her.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton