braise

1 of 2

verb

braised; braising

transitive verb

: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot

braise

2 of 2

noun

: an item of braised food

Examples of braise in a Sentence

Verb He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Verb
Its three-course special menu teases braised short ribs and branzino, or European sea bass, as well as shrimp tagliatelle and wild mushroom fusilli. Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025 The menu reimagines African classics with contemporary flair – think Berber-Q braised chicken and Harissa creamy salmon that showcase the perfect blend of traditional and modern flavors. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
The remains of a braise waiting to be bulked up with veggies and served over rice. Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2025 Serve with the cooking liquid and plums from the braise. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for braise 

Word History

Etymology

Verb

French braiser, from braise live coals, from Old French breze, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Swedish brasa fire

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of braise was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

braise

verb
ˈbrāz
braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and little moisture in a covered pot

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