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

Parboil the potatoes first for tenderness, then stick them under the broiler to develop a golden brown hue. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026

And prices dropped back around the $2 mark soon after thanks to a higher production of broilers — or chickens raised for meat — in the latter half of the year. —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

For warming and broiler drawers, messes happen even faster. —Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026

Preheat broiler or Roast function of air fryer toaster oven (convection oven). —Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026

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