Word
stews
US/ˈstuz/
UK/stjˈuːz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a thick hot dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. You eat it warm, often with bread or rice.
n. a slow-cooked dish of meat, fish, or vegetables simmered in liquid and served in its juices.
Examples
“She makes tasty stews with beef and carrots.”
“On cold evenings, my grandmother simmers two large stews for the whole family to share.”
“The menu celebrates regional stews that blend slow cooking with local spices, turning simple winter vegetables into rich comfort food.”
Examples
simple
“She makes tasty stews with beef and carrots.”
contextual
“On cold evenings, my grandmother simmers two large stews for the whole family to share.”
complex
“The menu celebrates regional stews that blend slow cooking with local spices, turning simple winter vegetables into rich comfort food.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stews” in context.
Verb
01. cook stews
“He learned to cook stews slowly for a rich taste.”
verb + noun
02. make stews
“She likes to make stews with beef and vegetables on Sundays.”
verb + noun
03. serve stews
“They serve stews hot with rice in this small restaurant.”
verb + noun
04. stews bubble
“The stews bubble and smell wonderful in the kitchen.”
noun + verb
05. stews simmer
“The stews simmer gently on the stove for two hours.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. hearty stews
“We ate hearty stews with bread after walking in the cold.”
adj + noun
07. homemade stews
“My grandmother makes delicious homemade stews every winter.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. bowl of stews
“He ate a hot bowl of stews with bread for lunch.”
noun + prep + noun
09. pot of stews
“A large pot of stews fed the whole family.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a bowl of hot stews
“He enjoyed a bowl of hot stews after work.”
11. make hearty stews at home
“In winter we make hearty stews at home every week.”
12. serve stews with rice
“We often serve stews with rice for a warm dinner.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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