boiling
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: boilings
Sense 1
The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
That boils or boil.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boiling” mean?
The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
Is “boiling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.