Main Entry: ²sear

Pronunciation: \ˈsir\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English seren, from Old English sēarian to become dry, from sēar sere

Date: before 12th century

intransitive verb : to cause withering or dryingtransitive verb 1 : to make withered and dry : parch
2 a : to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat b : to cook the surface of quickly with intense heat <sear a steak>