broiler

noun

broil·​er ˈbrȯi-lər 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, Americans eat more than 9 billion broiler chickens every year — animals that are more than four times as massive as a chicken of the 1950s, a transformation that has come at a high cost to animal welfare. —Grace Van Deelen, Vox, 11 July 2024

Shilpa goes for these Pork Spareribs With Jammy Barbecue Sauce, which have an active cook time of less than 15 minutes when made in the Instant Pot and can even be finished off under the broiler or on the grill for an extra char. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2024

Place under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese and lightly brown. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024

If desired, place the pan under the broiler to get the cheese golden. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

broiler

noun

broil·​er ˈbrȯi-lər 

1

: a rack and pan or an oven equipped with a rack and pan for broiling meat

2

: a young chicken suitable for broiling