Phrase guide

slow boil

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • slō′ boil′
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌsləʊ̯ ˈbɔɪ̯l/
  • Canada, General-American: /ˌsloʊ̯ ˈbɔɪ̯l/
  • Australian, New-Zealand: /ˌslɐʉ̯ ˈboɪ̯l/
  • Australian, New-Zealand, also: /ˌsləʉ̯ ˈboɪ̯l/
  • Scotland: /ˌslo ˈbɔɪ̯l/

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noun

Meaning 1

A point in time of boiling where slow and small bubbles rise to the boiling surface.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

Examples

  • to cook at a slow boil

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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