broiler


broil·er

noun \ˈbri-lər\

Definition of BROILER

1
: one that broils
2
: a bird fit for broiling; especially : a chicken that is younger and smaller than a roaster

Examples of BROILER

  1. Put the steaks under the broiler.

First Known Use of BROILER

14th century

Rhymes with BROILER

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