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Definition of broiler

broiler

/ˈbrɔɪ.lɚ/
broil · er
Plural:broilers
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• noun

1

North American A section of a stove or oven, or a separate kitchen appliance, that provides intense direct radiant heat from above or below for cooking food.

Example

"She placed the garlic bread under the broiler for two minutes until the edges were golden brown."

2

A young domesticated chicken of the species Gallus gallus domesticus bred and raised specifically for rapid growth and tender meat, suitable for broiling or roasting.

Example

"The local poultry farm raises thousands of broilers each year for regional supermarkets."

3

An exceptionally hot day (used informally).

Example

"With temperatures forecast to exceed a hundred degrees, tomorrow is going to be a real broiler."

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• Rhymes for broiler

• Nearby Words

brodiaea
brogue
broil
broiler
broiling
broke
broken

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'broil' (from Anglo-Norman 'bruiller', meaning to burn or char) and the agentive or instrumental suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broiler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broiler
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