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

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

Don't just throw them in a pot of boiling water, though — they're quite tender and delicate and can easily break apart in the pot, especially if the water is at a rolling boil.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2022

There’s no drop in water temperature when adding pasta; it maintains its rolling boil.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 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 air was still very cold and a cold night was coming, so that the brew, rising from cold water to a rolling boil, gave the good smell that competes successfully with other good smells.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck