briquette

American  

[bri-ket] / brɪˈkɛt /

noun

1. a small block of compressed coal dust or charcoal used for fuel, especially in barbecuing.

2. a molded block of any material.

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verb (used with object)

briquetted, briquetting

1. to mold into briquettes.

briquette British  

/ brɪˈkɛt /

noun

1. a small brick made of compressed coal dust, sawdust, charcoal, etc, used for fuel

2. a small brick of any substance

   an ice-cream briquette

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verb

1. (tr) to make into the form of a brick or bricks

   to briquette clay

Etymology

Origin of briquette

From French, dating back to 1880–85; see origin at brick, -ette

Example Sentences

Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet features updates like delicate mesh in hexagon and briquette motifs, woven by the maison’s craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

Nickel briquette, cathode and pellet are deliverable against the LME's contract.

From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2023

Next time you tune in for a big NFL or MLB game, try these grilled cheese sliders from the charcoal briquette brand, Kingsford.

From Fox News • Nov. 4, 2021

Bling was provided by napkin rings that resembled large diamonds, and Bergl burned a briquette of turf, which she poked in the fireplace, exclaiming, "Excuse me, lords and ladies, while I tend the fire."

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2012

I found her stewing up old newspapers in a greasy liquid, preparing thus a kind of briquette, the only means of heating which she could afford.

From With Those Who Wait by Huard, Frances Wilson