singeing

Definition of singeingnext
present participle of singe
as in charring
to burn on the surface the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of singeing Perhaps one of the most nifty beauty gadgets on this list, this wet-to-dry Airstrait straightener literally takes wet hair, dries it and styles it quickly and effortlessly, without singeing strands. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singeing
Verb
  • The extra step—charring the garlic, peppers, and onions—takes salsa to the next level.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • During my inaugural visit, the kitchen’s Santa Maria grill served as a fiery altar, charring a litany of premium meats over an open flame.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Plath, the deserted wife of fellow poet Ted Hughes, mother of two young children, died by suicide at age 30, leaving behind a collection of poems that anatomized her mental descent in scorching language that secured a permanent place in American letters.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The hard X-ray peak came first, intense and quickly, followed by a longer, scorching soft X-ray and optical glow.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Singeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singeing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!