broiled; broiling; broils
: to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
broil the steak in the oven at 450ƍF
: to be subjected to great or oppressive heat
broiling in the sun
: the act or state of cooking something directly over or under high radiant heat : the act or state of broiling (see broil entry 1)
a quick broil
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Examples of broil in a Sentence
Verb (2)
instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy
Noun (2)
a noisy broil broke out at the bar
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
After almost a week of record-breaking high temperatures, Californians should begin to see some relief from the oppressive October heat wave that has broiled inland areas — and even some coastal regions — across the state.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
This powerhouse can air fry, toast, roast, bake, reheat, and broil, all in the same spot.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Preheat oven to broil with rack about 6 inches from heat source.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
After almost a week of record-breaking high temperatures, Californians should begin to see some relief from the oppressive October heat wave that has broiled inland areas — and even some coastal regions — across the state.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Noun
KitchenAid has also ventured into the air fryer oven corner of the kitchen gadget space with this sleek countertop model that can bake, broil, reheat, roast, toast, and more.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
This powerhouse can air fry, toast, roast, bake, reheat, and broil, all in the same spot.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broil. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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