Broil Meaning in English
word
ˈbɹɔɪɫ
BROYL
bɹˈɔɪl
BROY-ul
Definition
To cook food using direct heat from above, usually in an oven or grill; it can also mean to expose something to intense heat.
Usage & Nuances
'Broil' is mainly used in American English — in British English, 'grill' is used for the same cooking method. Common with foods like steak or vegetables. 'Broiling' uses high heat from above, unlike 'bake' (heat from all sides) or 'roast' (open or closed heat).
Spanish: asar (a la parrilla) - gratinarPortuguese (BR): grelhar - gratinarPortuguese (PT): grelhar - gratinarChinese (Simplified): 烤（用高温烤架）- 烧烤Chinese (Traditional): 烤（用高溫烤架）- 燒烤Hindi: भूनना (ओवन में ऊपर से)Arabic: يشوي (بالحرارة من الأعلى)Bengali: উপরে থেকে উচ্চ তাপে রান্না করা - ব্রয়েল করাRussian: запекать (под грилем) - жарить на сильном огне сверхуJapanese: 上火で焼く - グリルで焼くVietnamese: nướng trên lửa lớn từ trên xuốngKorean: 윗불로 굽다 - 브로일하다Turkish: üstten ısı ile pişirmek - fırının ızgara ayarında pişirmekUrdu: اوون یا گرل میں اوپر سے تیز آنچ پر پکاناIndonesian: memanggang dengan panas dari atas - memanggang (broil)
Example Sentences
Please broil the chicken for 10 minutes.
basic
Set the oven to broil.
basic
We will broil the fish until it turns golden.
basic
Don’t forget to flip the steak while you broil it.
natural
I always broil my veggies to give them a nice crunch.
natural
If you leave the bread in too long, it’ll broil and burn.
natural