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Definition of charbroil

charbroil

/ˈtʃɑːrˌbrɔɪl/
char · broil
Adjective:charbroiled
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Past Simple:charbroiled
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Past Participle:charbroiled
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Present Participle:charbroiling
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charbroil Lexical Profile

charbroil Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

North American To broil or grill food (especially meat) on a rack over hot charcoal or an open flame.

Example

"The chef likes to charbroil the steaks over hickory coals to give them a rich, smoky flavor."

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• Nearby Words

characterless
charade
charades
charbroil
charcoal
charcuterie
chard

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American English as a blend of 'charcoal' (or 'char') and 'broil'.

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