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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

broil

/broɪl/ verb · British & US
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What does broil mean?

verb

To cook food under high heat, especially by direct exposure to flames or high heat in an oven. To expose to intense heat, often causing damage or destruction.

Example

"She decided to broil the steak for a few minutes to get a nice char on the outside."

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