boil

/bɔɪl/verb

To heat a liquid until it starts turning into vapor.

Example sentences

“Boil the stream water for one minute before you drink it.”
“She boiled some milk for the children's hot chocolate.”

"Boil down to" means to amount to in essence: "it boils down to money". A person "boiling" is furious.

Related words

fryTo cook food in hot oil or fat, usually in a pan.cuisineA style of cooking, especially one linked to a particular country or region.roastTo cook food using dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned, crisp surface.vegetarianSomeone who avoids eating meat, and sometimes any product that comes from animals.chopA slice of meat cut from an animal, usually with part of a rib attached.groceryA store where food and everyday household items are sold.