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

Place the skillet underneath the broiler and broil for about 4 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and slightly charred on top. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025

If the chicken skin is not fully crisped, run the chicken under the broiler for about 1 to 2 minutes. —Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025

Some recipes wouldn't be the same without a few minutes under the broiler. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025

The analyst also pointed to remodeling efforts, a return to net unit growth alongside potentially readding broilers to kitchens the improve the execution of certain core menu dishes. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for broiler

• boiler
• oiler
• spoiler
• toiler
• reboiler

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