Broiler

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔɪlər/

Definitions of broiler

noun a young chicken suitable for broiling

Example Sentences

A1 My mom cooks chicken in the broiler.

A2 The broiler in our oven is very efficient.

B1 I prefer using the broiler to grill meat.

B2 The broiler in the restaurant kitchen is used to quickly cook steaks.

C1 The broiler is an essential piece of equipment in a professional kitchen.

C2 The chef expertly uses the broiler to achieve the perfect char on the meat.

Examples of broiler in a Sentence

formal The broiler in the restaurant kitchen is used to cook meat at high temperatures.

informal I love grilling on the broiler in my backyard.

slang Let's throw some burgers on the broiler and have a barbecue.

figurative The intense pressure at work felt like being under a broiler.

Grammatical Forms of broiler

• plural: broilers
• comparative: more broiler
• superlative: most broiler
• present tense: broils
• future tense: will broil
• perfect tense: has broiled
• continuous tense: is broiling
• singular: broiler
• positive degree: broiler
• infinitive: broil
• gerund: broiling
• participle: broiled

Origin and Evolution of broiler

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'broiler' originated from the Middle English word 'broilen' which means 'to cook by exposure to direct heat'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'broiler' has come to specifically refer to a type of cooking appliance used for grilling or roasting food quickly at high temperatures.