Pronunciation: /brɔɪl/
noun a cooking method that involves grilling or roasting over high heat
A1 I like to broil hot dogs on the grill.
A2 She broiled a steak for dinner last night.
B1 The recipe calls for broiling the chicken for 20 minutes.
B2 Broiling is a quick and easy way to cook meat.
C1 The chef demonstrated the proper technique for broiling fish.
C2 Broiling at high temperatures can give food a nice charred flavor.
verb to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat
A1 I broil vegetables in the oven.
A2 She broils chicken for dinner every night.
B1 The chef broiled the steak to perfection.
B2 Broiling is a quick and easy cooking method.
C1 The recipe calls for broiling the fish for five minutes on each side.
C2 Broiling is a great way to achieve a nice char on meat.
adjective having been cooked by direct exposure to radiant heat
A1 The broil chicken was delicious.
A2 She prefers broil fish over fried fish.
B1 The broil steak was cooked to perfection.
B2 The broil vegetables were a healthy side dish.
C1 The broil lobster was a gourmet treat.
C2 The broil lamb chops were seasoned to perfection.
adverb in a manner that involves grilling or roasting over high heat
A1 She broiled the steak perfectly.
A2 The chef broiled the fish until it was crispy.
B1 I always broil my vegetables for a healthy alternative to frying.
B2 The recipe called for broiling the chicken for 20 minutes.
C1 Broiling is a quick and efficient way to cook meat at high temperatures.
C2 The broiled lobster tail was served with garlic butter and lemon.
formal The chef will broil the steak to perfection in the oven.
informal I'm going to broil some chicken for dinner tonight.
slang Let's broil some burgers on the grill for lunch.
figurative The intense heat of the sun seemed to broil everything in its path.
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