B2adjectivefoodnature
US/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/
UK/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/
very hot; also, of a liquid, hot enough to bubble and turn into steam
In context
Pour boiling water over the tea leaves and wait three minutes.
It's boiling in Saigon today, so let's stay inside with the air conditioner.
Be careful, the soup in this bowl is still boiling hot.
Words that go with boiling
adjective + noun
- boiling waterPut the noodles in boiling water for two minutes.
- boiling pointThe boiling point of water is lower on a high mountain.
- boiling oilDrop the spring rolls carefully into the boiling oil.
adverb + adjective
- boiling hotThe car seats were boiling hot after a day in the sun.
- absolutely boilingOpen the window, it's absolutely boiling in here!
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Remember to drink boiling water, not tap water.Correct: Remember to drink boiled water, not tap water.