Synonyms & related words for stew

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of stew — including ragout, goulash, bouillabaisse, chowder, simmer, sauce. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to stew

Explore words related to stew — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include slumgullion, burgoo, fricasseeing, bouilli, casserole, cioppino, lobscouse, daube. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for stew

Common synonyms for stew include ragout, goulash, bouillabaisse, chowder, simmer, sauce, roast — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does stew come from?

The word stew breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root stew, from Old French estuver (“to bathe in hot vapor, cook in liquid”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.