charcoal
Translation
charcoal
Examples
We use charcoal for the barbecue.
We use charcoal for the barbecue.
She made a sketch with a piece of charcoal.
She made a sketch with a piece of charcoal.
Grammar Patterns
a piece of charcoal a single block of charcoal She made a sketch with a piece of charcoal.
to cook with charcoal to use charcoal for grilling We use charcoal for the barbecue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coal, carbon, briquette
Etymology
From Middle English 'char' (to turn) + 'cole' (coal). Literally, 'turned to coal'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a combination of 'char' (to burn and blacken) and 'coal'. Wood that has been charred to become like coal.