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broil
This term describes a specific method of high-intensity heat application, typically from above, which creates a charred or caramelized surface. It carries a connotation of aggression and speed compared to baking or roasting, evoking the image of searing heat that transforms the exterior of food rapidly.
When applied to people or environments, the word shifts from a culinary technique to a description of oppressive, scorching heat. In these contexts, it suggests an overwhelming, almost suffocating temperature that feels as though it is physically cooking the subject, often used to describe extreme weather or stagnant, hot air.
Meanings
To cook food by exposing it to direct, intense heat, typically from a grill or a heating element in an oven.
Examples
Broil the salmon for five minutes until the top is golden brown.
I prefer to broil the steak to get a nice char on the outside.
The recipe says to broil the cheese until it bubbles.
Just let the meat broil for a few more minutes.
The summer sun will broil anyone who stays out too long without shade.
I felt like the humidity was going to broil me alive.
It is absolutely broiling in this room with the heater on.