charbroil
Translation
to char-grill, to grill over charcoal
Examples
We will charbroil the steaks for dinner.
We will char-grill the steaks for dinner.
The restaurant is famous for its charbroiled burgers.
The restaurant is famous for its char-grilled burgers.
Grammar Patterns
to charbroil ((sth.)) to grill (sth.) over charcoal We will charbroil the steaks for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grill, barbecue, char-grill
Etymology
A compound of 'char' (from charcoal) and 'broil' (to cook with intense heat).
Memory Tips
Think 'charcoal' + 'broil'. It's cooking that leaves black 'char' marks on the food.