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
The stoneware dishes are a must-have for anyone who loves working in the kitchen, as they can be used for roasting vegetables, making desserts, and braising meat. Rachel Simon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Boozy braising, like the orange wine braised chicken. Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
Serve with the cooking liquid and plums from the braise. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 Snag one on sale today and enjoy making braises, soups, and stews for until spring. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 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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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

braise

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

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