stewpot

stewpot — noun

1. A deep, heavy cooking container with two handles, used for making dishes that ar

1.名詞B1
釋義

A deep, heavy cooking container with two handles, used for making dishes that are boiled or simmered slowly in liquid.

例句

Justin lifted the heavy stewpot from the stove and set it on the wooden table.

countable noun with article 'the'

Tamar added carrots and potatoes to the stewpot before covering it with a lid.

collocation: add [ingredient] to the stewpot

同義詞
  • casserole dish

    A similar oven-safe container, but typically wider and shallower than a stewpot.

  • dutch oven

    A heavy cast-iron pot with a tight lid, often used interchangeably with stewpot but originally refers to a specific style.

  • stockpot

    A tall, straight-sided pot used for making broth or stock; not usually used for thick stews.

文法句型

stewpot + verb (singular/plural agreement)

often preceded by 'a', 'the', or possessive

用法筆記

Often made of cast iron or enameled steel, and heavier than an ordinary saucepan. The word emphasises the purpose (stewing) rather than the material.

常見錯誤

I cooked soup in a stewpot' (for clear liquid soups).
I cooked beef stew in a stewpot.
💡A stewpot is designed for thick, slow-cooked dishes, not thin soups or quick boiling.