# stews

/ˈstuz/ (US) · /stjˈuːz/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stews
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

a thick hot dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. You eat it warm, often with bread or rice.

For teachers: 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.

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