seared; searing; sears
1
a
: to cook the surface of quickly with intense heat
sear a steak
b
: to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat
2
: to make withered and dry : parch
: to cause withering or drying
: the catch that holds the hammer of a gun's lock at cock or half cock
Examples of sear in a Sentence
Verb
The tree was seared by lightning.
The flames seared my skin.
The steak was seared over a hot grill.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Going lighter on the sear allows the flavor of each spice in our blend to really shine through.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Add to skillet and sear until well browned, 5 minutes per side.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
The key to a beautiful, food magazine-worthy sear is thoroughly drying them before searing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Going lighter on the sear allows the flavor of each spice in our blend to really shine through.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sear
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sear. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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