Definition

Something that can be cooked slowly in liquid, usually in a pot, to make a dish called stew.

Example

The recipe calls for stewing the vegetables until they are tender.

Conversation

What kind of vegetables do you think are best for a stew?

I love using carrots and potatoes; they're really stewable.

That's a good idea! I might add some mushrooms too.

Definitely! They add a nice flavor to the stewable mix.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stewable is formed from "stew" (from Old French *estuver*, meaning to cook slowly) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "stewable" refers to something that is capable of being cooked in a stew.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'stew' which means to cook slowly, and remember that 'stewable' describes something that can be cooked in that way.

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