broiler

[ broi-ler ]

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.

broiler

/ ˈbrɔɪlə /

noun

1. a young tender chicken suitable for roasting
2. a pan, grate, etc for broiling food
3. a very hot day

Word History and Origins

Origin of broiler¹

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

Example Sentences

A quick flash under the broiler, plus a citrusy relish makes a picturesque dinner.

From Washington Post

Some broilers, like that elusive one, are placed in a separate compartment below the oven, but most are located at the top.

From Eater

Sweet potatoes too, halved, smeared with miso butter, caramelized under the broiler.

From Eater

If desired, place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the breadcrumb mixture further.

From Washington Post

For weeks in the spring of 1953, Helen tested electric broiler recipes, an assignment from Hildegarde Popper, food editor of House & Garden magazine, for a story called “Everyday Broils.”

From Eater

Place the eggplants directly on a hot grill or under a broiler on a sheet pan.

From The Daily Beast

Finish it under the broiler for 30 to 60 seconds to ensure that the cheese melts and the top is slightly golden.

From The Daily Beast

One would imagine himself in the fortified castle of some feudal seigneur, a broiler and hunter.

From Project Gutenberg

Take a double-wire broiler and butter it thickly, taking care to have the fire hot.

From Project Gutenberg

Put the oysters between the broiler, and broil them; serve them on toast.

From Project Gutenberg

Cook by broiling in a pan placed in the broiler or by pan-broiling in a hot, well-greased frying pan.

From Project Gutenberg

Heat the broiler very hot and grease the rack with a little of the beef fat.

From Project Gutenberg