braise

1 of 2

verb

braised; braising

transitive verb

: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot

braise

2 of 2

noun

: an item of braised food

Examples of braise in a Sentence

Verb He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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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

Word History

Etymology

Verb

French braiser, from braise live coals, from Old French breze, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Swedish brasa fire

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of braise was in 1797

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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

braise

verb
ˈbrāz
braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and little moisture in a covered pot

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