simmer down

verb

simmered down; simmering down; simmers down

intransitive verb

1
: to become calm or peaceful
2
: to become reduced by or as if by simmering

Examples of simmer down in a Sentence

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The region’s broader conflicts might also simmer down, thanks to the weakening of the Iranian regime. Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2025 While last week’s feuding amongst Cardi B and Nicki Minaj has simmered down, the Am I The Drama? Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Chicken broth comes next, get a quick simmer down, then the big flavor players come up to bat. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 And maybe somebody can tell them to just simmer down. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer down

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of simmer down was in 1842

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“Simmer down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer%20down. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

simmer down

verb
1
: to become calm or peaceful
2
: to become reduced by or as if by simmering
a broth simmered down to half

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