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; 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

It said a charcoal briquette was discovered in the passenger seat of the car.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 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

The so-called green briquette, the result of nearly 10 years of research and development, will be produced in 2023.

From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2021

A shock headed student came to the table with a briquette.

From The Forbidden Trail by Morrow, Honoré