rolling boil

[ roh-ling boil ]

noun

1. a vigorous boil in which the bubbles do not lessen when the liquid is stirred:

   Bring the pasta to a rolling boil over high heat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rolling boil¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Bring about 12 cups of salted water to a rolling boil in a large soup pot.

From Salon

"A big mistake that most people make when cooking pasta is not having enough water volume to keep the product at a rolling boil," they say.

From Salon

You have to bring a pot of water to a gentle, rolling boil, you have to add some vinegar to the water, you have to create a "vortex" in the pot, you have to crack your egg into a ramekin or a small bowl.

From Salon

In a small pot or kettle, bring the water to a rolling boil.

From Washington Post

In a small pot or kettle, bring the water to a rolling boil.

From Washington Post