broiler

noun

broil·​er ˈbrȯi-lər How to pronounce broiler (audio)
1
: one that broils
2
: a bird fit for broiling
especially : a chicken that is younger and smaller than a roaster

Examples of broiler in a Sentence

Put the steaks under the broiler.
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Seasoned with Adalina Prime’s house salt blend, cooked on a broiler at 800°F, and then brushed with beef tallow that were infused with gluten-free miso, yondu, vegan Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, shallots, and garlic, this may become the restaurant’s signature dish. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Remove from the broiler and serve. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, preheat broiler with rack in middle position. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 Broiler Basics & Heat Intensity Unlike conventional oven baking, which uses indirect heat, a broiler produces direct, concentrated heat from above—essentially like an upside-down grill inside your oven. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broiler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of broiler was in the 14th century

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broiler

noun
broil·​er ˈbrȯi-lər How to pronounce broiler (audio)
1
: a rack and pan or an oven equipped with a rack and pan for broiling meat
2
: a young chicken suitable for broiling

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