Added 9 October 2026 braising /ˈbɹeɪzɪŋ/ noun Categories: ActionsObscure Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about braising at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture. Related Words: cookedmirepoixsearingfricasseesimmeringpoachingroastingreduction Back to today's word