Food Cooking Methods

noun a cooking method that involves grilling or roasting over high heat

verb to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat

adjective having been cooked by direct exposure to radiant heat

adverb in a manner that involves grilling or roasting over high heat

• The chef will broil the steak to perfection in the oven.
• I'm going to broil some chicken for dinner tonight.
• Let's broil some burgers on the grill for lunch.
• The intense heat of the sun seemed to broil everything in its path.