Pronunciation: /tʃɑr/
noun a material consisting of partially burned or carbonized organic matter, used as fuel
A1 I need to buy a new charcoal grill for the barbecue.
A2 The artist used a charred piece of wood to create a unique design.
B1 The campfire was dying down, leaving only a few glowing embers and chars.
B2 The detective found a charred piece of evidence at the crime scene.
C1 The chef carefully inspected the char on the steak to ensure it was cooked perfectly.
C2 After the fire, all that was left of the building was a pile of charred rubble.
verb to partially burn or carbonize (organic matter) as fuel
A1 I char my toast every morning for breakfast.
A2 She charred the meat on the grill by accident.
B1 The chef charred the vegetables to give them a smoky flavor.
B2 After the fire, the building was left charred and blackened.
C1 The forest fire charred acres of land, leaving a devastating impact.
C2 The intense heat charred the metal, making it difficult to salvage.
formal The charcoal used in the grill is made from charred wood.
informal I accidentally charred the steak on the barbecue.
slang Let's go grab some char from the food truck down the street.
figurative The betrayal left a deep emotional char on her heart.
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