Meaning of the word stewed in English

What does stewed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stewed

US /stuːd/
UK /stjuːd/
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Adjective

cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan

Example:
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She served delicious stewed apples for dessert.
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The recipe calls for stewed beef.

Verb

to cook (food) slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan

Example:
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She stewed the vegetables until they were tender.
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The chef decided to stew the lamb for several hours.