broiling US
ˈbrɔɪ.lɪŋ
See also: sweltering (UK)
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Definition of broiling - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

weatherUSextremely hot, often uncomfortably soUS
  • The broiling sun made the beach unbearable.
scorching sweltering

Noun

oven grillTECH.UShigh-heat method using overhead rays, often leaving a browned surfaceTECH.US
  • Broiling quickly browned the cheese under the top burner.
desensitized numbed
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emphasizes the intensity of the heat
It's broiling hot, let's find some shade!

Origin of broiling

Old French, broil (to burn)

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kitchen appliance
device in an oven for broiling food
overcook
cook something too much by broiling
overheat
become too hot from broiling
cooking
in a manner that involves broiling

Examples of broiling in a sentence

  • The broiling weather kept everyone indoors.
  • Broiling gives the fish a crisp skin without drying the flesh.
  • She chose broiling over frying to reduce the amount of added fat.

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  1. French:brûlant, cuisson au gril, ...
  2. German:glühend, Grillen, ...
  3. Italian:cocente, gratinatura, ...
  4. Spanish:abrasador, gratinado, ...
  5. Portuguese:abrasador, grelhagem, ...
  6. Chinese:炙热的, 上火烤, ...
  7. Japanese:焼けつくような, グリル, ...
  8. Arabic:حارّ جِدًّا, شَوْي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹהֵט, צְלִיָּיה, ...
  10. Russian:палящее, запекание под грилем, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пекучий, запікання на грилі, ...
  12. Hindi:बेहद गर्म, ब्रोइलिंग, ...
broil US
brɔɪl
See also: grill (UK)

Definition of broil - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
cookingtr./intr.UScook food using direct radiant heattr./intr.US
  • She decided to broil the chicken for dinner.
grill roast sear
2.
conflictintr.DatedUSbe involved in a heated argumentintr.DatedUS
  • They often broil over political issues..
argue quarrel
3.
heattr.RareUSexpose to intense heattr.RareUS
  • The sun will broil us if we stay outside too long.
grill sear

Noun

1.
cookingUSfood cooked by direct heatUS
  • The broil was delicious and perfectly seasoned.
grill roast
2.
conflictDatedUKloud quarrel or disturbanceDatedUK
  • The broil in the street attracted a crowd.
brawl fracas melee
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cook using intense top heat inside an oven
Oven broil the steaks briefly to caramelize the tops.
cook by direct heat in a pan without fat
She decided to pan-broil the steak to reduce fat intake..

Origin of broil

Old French, broil (to burn)

Examples of broil in a sentence

  • They decided to broil the vegetables for a smoky flavor.
  • They would broil over trivial matters.
  • The neighbors broil whenever there's a dispute.
  • The chef will broil the steak to perfection.
  • Broil the vegetables for a smoky flavor.
  • The chef prepared a broil for the guests.

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  1. French:griller, grillade, ...
  2. German:grillen, Grillbraten, ...
  3. Italian:grigliare, grigliato, ...
  4. Spanish:asar, asado, ...
  5. Portuguese:grelhar, grelhado, ...
  6. Chinese:烤, 烧烤, ...
  7. Japanese:直火で焼く, ブロイル, ...
  8. Arabic:شَوَى, شِوَاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִצְלוֹת, צְלִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:запекать, жаркое, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запекти, гриль, ...
  12. Hindi:ग्रिल करना, भुना, ...
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