braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
Examples of braise in a Sentence
Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Pollan tries his hand at baking, brewing, and braising in this series, with a little help from chef Samin Nosrat.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2025
This is served with a dipping bowl of consommé from the birria braise, creating a delicious Mexican spin on the French Dip sandwich.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Octopus with Calabrian Chile Vinaigrette At Eddie’s in Silver Sands, octopus is braised for over three hours, then roasted in olive oil for a crisp exterior and tender interior.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Pollan tries his hand at baking, brewing, and braising in this series, with a little help from chef Samin Nosrat.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
Use it as an all-purpose seasoning for rice pilafs or braises.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2025
This is served with a dipping bowl of consommé from the birria braise, creating a delicious Mexican spin on the French Dip sandwich.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for braise
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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