broiler

noun

broil·er | \ ˈbrȯi-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 in a Sentence

Put the steaks under the broiler.

Recent Examples on the Web

Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element. — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, "Campfire marshmallow bars," 25 June 2019 Then turn on your stove's broiler, and using the peel, slide the pie onto the stone. — Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville's Pizza Lupo team offers tips on how to make the perfect Neapolitan pizza," 11 June 2019 Everyone loves a heaping bowl of cheesy shrimp and grits! Preheat broiler. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Southwest Shrimp & Grits," 10 June 2019 Spread half the grits (about 2 1/2 cups) in the bottom of a broiler-safe, 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Sausage & Grits Lasagna," 10 June 2019 Tofu is great on the grill, in a grill pan and under the broiler! — Jamie Wilson, Good Housekeeping, "How to Cook Tofu That Actually Tastes Good," 15 Dec. 2016 Turn on broiler and broil pie just until topping is browned in spots, about 1 minute. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Lobster Shepherd’s Pie," 19 Mar. 2018 Arrange an oven rack in top third of oven and heat broiler. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Savory Bread Pudding," 16 Aug. 2018 Sweet peas and chopped asparagus add flecks of spring green, and a sprinkling of cheese treated to a minute or two under the broiler browns the top of the bubbling mixture. — Ellie Krieger, sacbee, "Try this vegetable side dish that tastes luxe | The Sacramento Bee," 8 May 2018

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