broiled; broiling; broils
: to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
broil the steak in the oven at 450ƍF
: to be subjected to great or oppressive heat
broiling in the sun
: the act or state of cooking something directly over or under high radiant heat : the act or state of broiling (see broil entry 1)
a quick broil
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Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Seared, grilled, broiled, or served raw (sashimi, sushi roll, poke bowl), a yellowfin tuna meal is not easily forgotten.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2024
Many cities across the U.S. — including New York, Miami and Austin — have adopted climate action and resilience plans that use trees as a defense against the broiling stone and asphalt that raise temperatures in urban areas.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
Increase oven temperature to broil, and return ribs to middle rack.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
Here, each half is spread with a mix of honey and ground cardamom, then broiled until bubbling and browned.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
With broiling heat still gripping large parts of the planet, scientists knew well before the end of July that the month would be the warmest on record.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
Last session, lawmakers passed a law requiring teacher preparation programs to incorporate the science of reading, the theory of reading that emphasizes phonics and has been at the center of a broiling national debate around how to properly teach reading.
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
The menu features small bites like the warm milk bread with kabocha squash and brown butter; Mendocino uni with crisp prosciutto; broiled live sea scallop with garlic chive butter and more.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Some are also able to air fry, roast, broil, grill and even warm.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024
Increase oven temperature to broil on HIGH, and broil casserole until top is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
There are many different types of electric ranges with an array of features to choose from, such as convection technology, air-fry and broil settings, and ranges with double-ovens and induction cooktops.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
The Wonder Oven is a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven that bakes, broils, reheats, broils, roasts, toasts, and fries, and, according to the brand, can preheat 75 percent quicker and cook 30 percent faster than traditional ovens.
—Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
Baste ribs with barbecue sauce and broil: Remove from oven; brush slabs evenly with remaining barbecue sauce.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
Add breadcrumbs, and broil: Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over broccoli mixture.
—Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Even the most basic Vortex models can air fry, broil, roast and reheat, and the more high-tech ones add dehydrating and baking to the mix.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
Verb
Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled or broiled.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Seared, grilled, broiled, or served raw (sashimi, sushi roll, poke bowl), a yellowfin tuna meal is not easily forgotten.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2024
Many cities across the U.S. — including New York, Miami and Austin — have adopted climate action and resilience plans that use trees as a defense against the broiling stone and asphalt that raise temperatures in urban areas.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
Increase oven temperature to broil, and return ribs to middle rack.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
Here, each half is spread with a mix of honey and ground cardamom, then broiled until bubbling and browned.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
With broiling heat still gripping large parts of the planet, scientists knew well before the end of July that the month would be the warmest on record.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
Last session, lawmakers passed a law requiring teacher preparation programs to incorporate the science of reading, the theory of reading that emphasizes phonics and has been at the center of a broiling national debate around how to properly teach reading.
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
The menu features small bites like the warm milk bread with kabocha squash and brown butter; Mendocino uni with crisp prosciutto; broiled live sea scallop with garlic chive butter and more.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Noun
Transfer to oven, and broil until cheese melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Some are also able to air fry, roast, broil, grill and even warm.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024
Increase oven temperature to broil on HIGH, and broil casserole until top is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
There are many different types of electric ranges with an array of features to choose from, such as convection technology, air-fry and broil settings, and ranges with double-ovens and induction cooktops.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
The Wonder Oven is a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven that bakes, broils, reheats, broils, roasts, toasts, and fries, and, according to the brand, can preheat 75 percent quicker and cook 30 percent faster than traditional ovens.
—Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
Baste ribs with barbecue sauce and broil: Remove from oven; brush slabs evenly with remaining barbecue sauce.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
Add breadcrumbs, and broil: Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over broccoli mixture.
—Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Even the most basic Vortex models can air fry, broil, roast and reheat, and the more high-tech ones add dehydrating and baking to the mix.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
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