broiling
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- noun
- /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
- US
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- A tall, hefty woman stood there in the dusk, surrounded by the thick smell of broiling fat and onions.
Examples
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The recipe calls for broiling the vegetables for a few minutes to bring out their natural sweetness.
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For a delicious dinner, try broiling salmon on high heat until it flakes easily with a fork.
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When it comes to chickens, stick to broiling.
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Broiling usually means cooking indoors, in an oven and under the heat.
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We don't use the term broil in Europe, but I thought broiling was grilling.
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She enjoys broiling her steak to get a nice char on the outside while keeping it juicy inside.
Synonyms
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A way of cooking food over direct heat, like on a grill or over a fire
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A way of cooking food with strong heat from above so the top becomes brown or crispy
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Cooking food, especially meat, on a grill outdoors over a fire
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Etymology
Broiling comes from old words that meant 'to boil', from Latin bullire, and is like the English word boil. So imagine food under very strong heat that seems to bubble — that's why broiling means cooking with direct, intense heat from a grill or fire.