stew
verb (used with object)
to cook (food) by simmering or slow boiling.
stews
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present tense formof stew (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When dried and salted, guitarfish is used in soups and stews across Ghana.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In Burbank, family-run Tun Lahmajo delves into Armenian homestyle dishes, including flatbreads, cold salads, roasted meats, a range of soups and herbed stews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Sal stews morosely amid bursts of threatening belligerence that Sonny tries to tamp down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
West Indian women stood by their pepperpot kettles stirring fragrant stews, while the hot corn girls walked up and down the street.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
