Definition of "stir"

Kid-friendly meaning of stir, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "stir" mean?

stir (verb) — to move food around in a pot or bowl with a spoon.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (stir)

Example sentences using "stir"

Grade K–2
Stir the soup.
Grade 3–5
I had to stir the chocolate sauce constantly so it would not burn on the bottom.
Grade 6–8
A long-handled wooden spoon is one of the oldest cooking tools still in regular use, mostly because nothing else stirs hot food so well while staying gentle on pans.

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