broiler

noun

Definition of broilernext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of broiler While the broiler heats, combine the chicken, Italian salad dressing, parsley and salt in a large bowl. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Position top oven rack 6 to 8 inches from broiler. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 Place under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes per side, sear in a hot, dry skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side or use a bartender’s or chef’s torch to char, until lightly caramelized. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for broiler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiler
  1. oven
  2. stove
  3. microwave
  4. roaster
  5. toaster
Noun
  • There have been a few challenges with the kitchen, namely using an oven designed for making bagels to bake bread.
    — Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The appeal is using waste heat – the kind that leaks out of a data center or a bakery oven – to cool spaces without adding to the electrical load of conventional air conditioning.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • It's shown here furnished with a sofa and has a wood-burning stove for warmth.
    — Adam Williams July 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • Pets and other animals accidentally start hundreds of home fires each year, often by knocking over candles, tipping space heaters or bumping stove knobs.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • While saving thousands of euros in microwave cable costs, an autonomous heat engine will also help reduce the complexity of building quantum computers in the future.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The platter is also scratch- and stain-resistant, can be used to reheat food in the oven or microwave, and is dishwasher-safe for easy post-party cleanup.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • The roaster has two chambers suspended above propane burners.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Their coffee beans come from Counterculture, a roaster located in the West Loop that sources their beans from all over the world.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • The direct heat from coils in a toaster provides the bread with access to higher temperatures due to proximity.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
  • This three-in-one appliance saves counter space by functioning as an air fryer, a toaster, and an oven.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of toaster

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“Broiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broiler. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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