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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Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 These kitchen appliances may also include features such as front control panels, a convection oven, a broiler, and a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish. Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 Heat broiler to high. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise but leave the halves connected at the stem. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024 The temperature required to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza is stupidly, unbelievably hot—more blast furnace than broiler. Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for broiler 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Broiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broiler. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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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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