broiler

American  

[broi-ler] / ˈbrɔɪ lər /

noun

1. any device for broiling meat or fish; a grate, pan, or compartment in a stove for broiling.

2. Cooking. a young chicken suitable for broiling.

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broiler British  

/ ˈbrɔɪlə /

noun

1. a young tender chicken suitable for roasting

2. a pan, grate, etc for broiling food

3. a very hot day

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Etymology

Origin of broiler

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see origin at broil ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

After games at the Rose Bowl, the family would meet at Clancy’s Crab Broiler in Glendale, where Keith regularly ordered the fish soup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

This list is a reminder to treasure the space-age shrines that do remain — including Foxy’s in Glendale, Bob’s Big Boy Broiler in Downey, Norms in West Hollywood and Pann’s in Westchester.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022

Working Group for Broiler Welfare, which helps businesses meet animal welfare commitments.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022

Despite its small size, the QFC was the anchor in a neighborhood mall with half a dozen tenants, including hair and nail salons, a bank, a coffeehouse and the Wedgwood Broiler.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

"It is not!" cried Gridiron Broiler angrily clicking his wires.

From The Mary Frances Cook Book Adventures Among the Kitchen People by Fryer, Jane Earye