nounπShareA cooking-dish used for boiling; a cauldron."The blacksmith used several stews of different sizes to heat the metal for shaping. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heated bath-room or steam-room; also, a hot bath."After a long day working in the cold, the Roman soldiers enjoyed relaxing in the public stews to warm up and socialize. "utilitybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brothel."The rumors about the new building were that it was being used as a stews, which caused concern in the neighborhood. "sexentertainmenthistorysocietyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dish cooked by stewing."My mom makes the best stews in the winter, filled with vegetables and meat. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pool in which fish are kept in preparation for eating; a stew pond."The monks maintained several stews behind the abbey to ensure a fresh supply of fish for Friday's meals. "fishfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn artificial bed of oysters."The coastal town relied on the health of its oyster stews to support the local economy. "foodfishagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of agitated excitement, worry, and/or confusion."to be in a stew"mindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cook (food) by slowly boiling or simmering."My grandmother always stews the chicken with vegetables for hours until it's tender. "foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brew (tea) for too long, so that the flavour becomes too strong."If you leave the tea bag in the pot too long, the tea stews and becomes bitter. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suffer under uncomfortably hot conditions."Sitting in the non-air-conditioned bus on a hot summer day, Maria stews in her own sweat. "weathersensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in a state of elevated anxiety or anger."He stews about his upcoming exam, constantly worrying he'll fail. "emotionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA steward or stewardess on an airplane."The stews on the flight were very helpful and attentive to the passengers' needs. "jobservicepersonvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brothel.sexentertainmenthistorysocietyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading