broiled; broiling; broils
: to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
broil the steak in the oven at 450ƍF
: to be subjected to great or oppressive heat
broiling in the sun
: the act or state of cooking something directly over or under high radiant heat : the act or state of broiling (see broil entry 1)
a quick broil
Examples of broil in a Sentence
Verb (2)
instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy
Noun (2)
a noisy broil broke out at the bar
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Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Strips are seared, chops are grilled, and filets are broiled.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
The nonstick, countertop toaster oven includes a removable crumb tray, air fry basket, broil pan, and baking rack.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Kick it up to broil for a few minutes and dinner is done.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Strips are seared, chops are grilled, and filets are broiled.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
Or keep grapefruits in halves, sprinkle with sugar or brown sugar, and broil or heat with a kitchen torch until the sugar caramelizes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
The nonstick, countertop toaster oven includes a removable crumb tray, air fry basket, broil pan, and baking rack.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for broil
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broil. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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